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Adverse Water Quality Incident Report

Location:
Smart's Mobile Home Park, approximately 35 km West of Thunder Bay

Type of water source:
Well

Population served:
40

Water works owned and operated by:
Privately Owned and Operated

Date MOE notified and by whom:
The MOE was notified on June 7, 2004, by EnviroTest Laboratories

Date MOH notified and by whom:
The MOH was notified on June 7, 2004, by EnviroTest Laboratories

Date of First Sample(s):
June 3, 2004

Who conducted the sampling?:
Owner

Why was sampling initiated?:
Routine monitoring, as required by O. Reg. 170/03.

Sample contaminant details:
Fecal coliform and total coliform bacteria present.

Resampling details and results:
The owner continues to re-sample and retest. MOE was on site on June 7, 2004, to confirm corrective actions are being taken regarding initial positive fecal coliform sampling result, reported June 7, 2004.

MOE Role:
This drinking water supply is subject to the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Drinking Water Systems Regulation. This system is classified as a non-municipal year-round residential system.

Ministry staff will continue to work with the health unit and the owner, to ensure that proper corrective action is taken.

Background (if there is a history of the site):
No previous Boil Water Advisories have been issued.

Incident Resolution: