Samples are taken at the start, middle and end of the entire City water distribution system.
If it is observed during testing that certain parameters exceed the limits specified in the GCDWQ or BCDWR guidelines, a procedure is in place for re-testing and notification of any results or conditions that render or could render the water unfit to drink.
The standard protocol when a water sample is found to contain the presence of coliforms, however minute, is to resample the water immediately at the same location and resubmit for testing. The provincial Environmental Health Officer will determine if any action by the City is necessary only after a second test also shows the presence of coliforms.
In accordance with the regulations of our operating permit, the City has a plan in effect to respond to emergencies to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to all its residents.
Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines
The City of Quesnel received the new Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines that were released by Health Canada on May 10, 2019. The guidelines state Maximum Acceptable Concentrations (MAC) for Manganese in drinking water.
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