town of princeton 2019 water quality report

TOWN OF PRINCETON

2019 WATER QUALITY REPORT

151 Vermilion

Avenue

PO Box 670

Princeton, BC

V0X 1W0

Phone: 250-295-3135

Email: [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2019

Page 1 COVER PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 3 WATER QUALITY REPORT BACKGROUND

Page 4 PERMIT TO OPERATE

Page 5-6 FACILITY CLASSIFICATION AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

Page 7 WATER SAMPLING PROGRAM

Page 8 WATER SAMPLING RESULTS

Page 9 WATER PUMPING TOTALS

Page 10 WATER SYSTEM COMPLETED & PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS

Page 11-19 2019 CARO COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESULTS

Page 20-31 SCADA MONTHLY CHLORINE RESIDUALS

Page 32 END OF WATER QUALITY REPORT


TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WATER QUALITY REPORT BACKGROUND

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Water Quality Report Background

This report is submitted to our users as a requirement of the Interior Health Authority through

the Drinking Water Protection Act of 2003.

In this report you will find the following:

An outline of our water testing program, which lists the sites we test from and includes a sum-

mary of the tests performed. This summary lists the number and type of samples taken. We

send weekly samples to Caro Analytical services in Kelowna for coliform and e-coli evalua-

tions. We had 3 total coliform results at Memorial Well #2 (March12th, May 13th, and June

3rd). Re-testing was completed for three consecutive weeks and all of the test results were less

than 1 Total Coliform which is within the allowable limits. These positive Coliform results are

not representative of the water in the system but the result of a faulty sample tap that was col-

lecting dust and debris. We also regularly test for chlorine residuals throughout the system to

ensure that we are using the right amount of chlorine and to give us a snapshot on the effec-

tiveness of this treatment.

A comprehensive water analysis which lists the type and amount of minerals etc. that is found

in the water was completed for 2019. This test is done on a yearly basis and provides us with

information to track any changes in the water over time. The town utilizes two water sources

consisting of a total of three wells. The source you are receiving your water from depends on

where you live in the Town.

The Town of Princeton’s water system is currently classified as a Level III system by the En-

vironmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP). This requires that at least one operator

be certified to that level. This report contains the 2019 list of certified personnel and their lev-

els of certification. Certification is acquired based on time spent on the water system and edu-

cation credits. Once an operator has the required pre-requisites they are eligible to write the

appropriate level exam. This past year the Level 2 Operator had completed and received the

Level 3 certification. Additionally, the Towns level 1 Operator has completed and received

Level 2 certification.

The total amount of water pumped in the Town in 2019 as well as a breakdown per month

from our three wells is listed. The Town is committed to locating and repairing leaks as well

as the replacement of some aging water mains as listed in the water improvement section.

The town is required to have an emergency response plan to effectively handle a variety of

water issues that may arise and affect the health of the water supply. This plan is on file at the

town Hall and available for review upon request.

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PERMIT TO OPERATE

PERMIT TO OPERATE

Permit # 12632

SOURCES OF WATER

1. Memorial Park Well #1 – 473,957.5 m3

Treated with 12% Sodium Hypochlorite

2. Memorial Park Well #2 – 362,314.6 m3


3. Well Site #4 – 646,931.2 m3


TOTAL WATER PUMPED FROM THE 3 WELLS

2019 1,483,203.3 m3 Difference from 2018 of 139,417.8m

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2018 1,343,785.5 m3


FACILITY CLASSIFICATION / OPERATOR CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

FACILITY CLASSIFICATION

Class III – Water Distribution System

Date: Reclassified July 19, 2018

OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

1. Jared Thomas Chief Water Operator EOCP Operator # WD Level III & 7666 Chlorine Handling

2. Morgan Grigg Water Operator EOCP Operator # WD Level II & 9345 Chlorine Handling

3. Travis Barck Utility Operator EOCP Operator # SWS 8467

4. Doug Regehr Consultant EOCP Operator # WD Level III

988

Water Education Programs

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FACILITY CLASSIFICATION / OPERATOR CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

COURSES/WORKSHOPS COMPLETED IN 2019

COURSES/WORKSHOPS PLANNED IN 2020

COURSES/WORKSHOPS (To be scheduled)

The Town of Princeton staff is continually working to maintain the requirements for

Level III system. Operator training and progression will be maintained with continuous

education.

Jared Thomas Utility Operator Water Distribution III

Water treatment plant oper-

ator Vol 1 (Sacramento)

Cross Connection Control

Certificate.

Morgan Grigg Utility Operator Water Distribution II

Cross Connection Control

Certificate

Travis Barck Utility Operator

Jared Thomas Utility Operator MTS Vernon Classes

Morgan Grigg Labourer MTS Vernon Classes

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WATER SAMPLING PROGRAM

WATER SAMPLING PROGRAM

Scheduled water sampling tests are completed and sent to CARO Environmental

Services in Kelowna on a Weekly rotational basis as outlined below.

*Note: Municipal RV Campground – Seasonal (from May 1st to September 30

th)

Campground is supplied with Well Water, which is tested by CARO

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES on a weekly basis while the Campground is in

operation. Water is disinfected with a 12% Sodium Hypochlorite Solution.

Week 1

Raw Water

• Memorial Park #1 and #2 Wells

• Well Site #4

• Campground Well between May and

September

Treated Water

• Dewdney Storage on Highway 3

• Westridge Drive-Brooks Reservoir

• East Princeton – 7th & Cement

• West China Creek Road

Week 2

Raw Water


• Well Site #4


September

Treated Water


• Hospital

• Jacobson Road

Week 3

Raw Water


• Well Site #4


September

Treated Water


• Similkameen Avenue

• Airport Road

• John Allison School

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WATER SAMPLING RESULTS

WATER SAMPLING RESULTS FOR 2019

LOCATION FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL TEST

HIGH/LOW

RESIDUALS

WATER

SAMPLES RESULTS

Westridge 53 0.41/0.23 18 No Positives

Similkameen 50 0.46/0.30 17 No Positives

John Allison 47 0.40/0.21 17 No Positives

W. China Creek 52 0.44/0.25 18 No Positives

Dewdney Storage 55 0.49/0.30 53 No Positives

Hospital 53 0.52/0.25 18 No Positives

North Reservoir 97 0.56/0.23 - N/A

Airport Road 50 0.48/0.31 17 No Positives

East Princeton 53 0.41/0.25 18 No Positives

Jacobson Road 49 0.45/0.24 18 No Positives

Well Site #4 n/a n/a 17 No Positives

Memorial Park #1 n/a n/a 18 No Positives

Memorial Park #2 n/a n/a 21

3 Total Coliform

-Mar 11, May

13, June 3

Municipal Campground

Well System

22 1.18/0.32 19 No Positives

Hwy. 5A 36 0.43/0.26 - No Positives

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WATER PUMPING TOTALS 2019

WATER PUMPING TOTALS 2019

Month

Memorial

Park 1 (m3)

Memorial

Park 2 (m3)

Well Site 4

(m3)

Monthly Totals (m3)

January 24,513.4 19,951.8 41,422.8 85,888.0

February 26,805.9 18,491.7 39,610.1 84,907.7

March 33,322.8 20,481.2 44,241.8 98,045.8

April 29,485.5 27,014.5 46,127.9 102,627.7

May 47,718.9 38,378.2 64,453.5 150,550.6

June 58,798.1 44,625.9 70,287.0 173,711.0

July 65,578.8 49,004.1 73,404.0 187,986.9

August 66,765.0 49,737.6 78,494.6 194,997.2

September 38,878.4 31,719.6 53,697.1 124,295.1

October 27,977.9 21,761.0 46,527.1 96,266.0

November 23,478.0 17,932.0 43,764.0 85,174.0

December 30,634.8 23,217.0 44,901.3 98,753.1

Year End

Total % of Total

473,957.5

32%

362,314.6

24%

646,931.2

44%

1,483,203.1

100%

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WATER SYSTEM COMPLETED & PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

The Town of Princeton has an updated Emergency Response Plan pertaining to the

water system. The Emergency Response Plan identifies a number of potential emer-

gency situations that could occur and provides a systematic approach on how the

Town will respond to the emergency. This plan is available online at www.princeton.ca

WATER IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED IN 2019

• Certified level 3 Water Distribution operator

• Completed hydrant maintenance on all hydrants

• True Engineering has completed an Asset Manage-

ment Assessment for the Town including the Water

Distribution system.

• True Engineering has completed and revealed a GIS mapping system for the

Towns infrastructure.

• The Town has replaced the 6” PRV in the Memorial Park #2 Water Pumphouse.

• The Town successfully located and eliminated numerous water service leaks that

have resulted in significant reduction of the amount of water that had to be pumped

and delivered to the community also realizing associated financial savings.

• The Town of Princeton continued an extensive preventive maintenance to existing

booster station equipment such as PRVs, check valves, and pumps to ensure

proper operation and delivery pressures. This initiative is continuing on a perma-

nent basis.

IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR 2020

• Install new booster and jockey pumps at Lions Park Booster

• Start a Commercial Water Metering program to be in effect by Jan 2021

• Water Conservation Plan to be done by True Engineering.

• Initiate unidirectional flushing program

• New backup generator for Memorial Park Well Pumps

• New leak detection equipment,

http://www.princeton.ca

2019 WATER QUALITY (CARO COMPREHENSIVE)

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

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ANALYSIS INFORMATION

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151 Vermilion Avenue

PO Box 670

Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

Phone: 250-295-3135

Email: [email protected]

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