Adverse Water Quality Incident Report

Location:
Rothsay Communal Water System (WCR) Township of Mapleton

Type of water source:
Ground water 1 Well

Population served:
Approximately 50 (18 services)

Water works owned and operated by:
Private owner

Date MOE notified and by whom:
May 7,2001 by Wellington, Dufferin, Guelph Health Unit

Date MOH notified and by whom:
May 4, 2001 by MOH Laboratory

Date of First Sample(s):
May 2, 2001

Who conducted the sampling?:
Wellington, Dufferin, Guelph Health Unit

Why was sampling initiated?:
Follow-up sampling

Sample contaminant details:
1 sample - 10 Total Coliforms, no E. coli

Boil Water Advisory issued by health unit on May 4, 2001.

Resampling details and results:
Resamples collected on May 7, 2001 by health unit staff and continue monthly.

MOE Role:
System is subject to the Safe Drinking Water Act. Ministry staff will require the water system be operated in compliance applicable regulations.

Background (if there is a history of the site):
Periodic inspections by MOE since early 80's confirmed bacterial contamination and high iron content (Information transmitted to operator and health unit).

Previous Boil Water Advisory August 9 to 22, 2000.

Incident Resolution:
Ongoing - Boil Water Advisory remains in effect.