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Big Valley Camping Resort

2211 King St, St. Catharines ON L0R 1S0 · Secure Water Source

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Inspection summary

Big Valley Camping Resort has been inspected 5 times by Niagara Region Public Health since May 15, 2025. The most recent inspection, on July 20, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.

  • Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk

    For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2026. For example: Before providing water to users of the SDWS after a 60-day shutdown period a water sample is taken and test results are acceptable according to Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards for E. coli and Total coliforms.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2026. For example: The water source is constructed and maintained to prevent surface water and contaminants from entering the drinking water.

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Pumps, filters, chemical feeders and safety equipment such as lifebuoys, reaching poles and first-aid kits must be present and working. Missing safety equipment can matter a great deal in an emergency.

    Recorded 14 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2026. For example: The water treatment equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and in a manner that achieves the design capabilities.

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, water-test logs, posted bather rules and emergency procedures. Daily test logs are how operators show the water was checked and treated between inspections.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 6, 2025. For example: Operator shall immediately fulfill the notification, reporting and corrective action requirements for adverse observations or adverse test results.

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2026. For example: Water sampled for Escherichia coli and total coliforms as per directive.

About this data

These results come from Niagara Region Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • The water treatment equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and in a manner that achieves the design capabilities.
    • The water source is constructed and maintained to prevent surface water and contaminants from entering the drinking water.
    • Before providing water to users of the SDWS after a 60-day shutdown period a water sample is taken and test results are acceptable according to Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards for E. coli and Total coliforms.
    • Water sampled for Escherichia coli and total coliforms as per directive.
  2. Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • The water source is constructed and maintained to prevent surface water and contaminants from entering the drinking water.
  3. Re-inspection

    7 infractions

    • Record any and all incidents of, and not limited to, plumbing and/or equipment failures, repairs, tests, operational checks and preventative maintenance, including the date, time and details of such incidents, and sign and retain the record for five years.
    • Operator shall immediately fulfill the notification, reporting and corrective action requirements for adverse observations or adverse test results.
    • If chlorination or chloramination is used for treatment, free available chlorine or combined chlorine residual is measured and recorded on a minimum frequency of once per 24 hours; or as per directive.
    • The owner(s) shall ensure that every operator is trained in the operation and maintenance of all components of the small drinking water system equipment and be familiar specifically with the written manufacturer's operating manual(s) and instruction(s).
    • Any written manufacturer operating manuals or instructions that relate to any water treatment equipment must be kept nearby and maintained for five years or as long as the water treatment equipment remains in operation, whichever period is longer.
    • The water source is constructed and maintained to prevent surface water and contaminants from entering the drinking water.
    • Free Available Chlorine in the distribution system must be tested once per 24 hours. Tests should be representative of the entire system (near ends of distribution lines) and testing locations should be rotated daily.
  4. Re-inspection

    8 infractions

    • Record any and all incidents of, and not limited to, plumbing and/or equipment failures, repairs, tests, operational checks and preventative maintenance, including the date, time and details of such incidents, and sign and retain the record for five years.
    • The owner(s) shall ensure that every operator is trained in the operation and maintenance of all components of the small drinking water system equipment and be familiar specifically with the written manufacturer's operating manual(s) and instruction(s).
    • Any written manufacturer operating manuals or instructions that relate to any water treatment equipment must be kept nearby and maintained for five years or as long as the water treatment equipment remains in operation, whichever period is longer.
    • The water treatment equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and in a manner that achieves the design capabilities.
    • Operator shall immediately fulfill the notification, reporting and corrective action requirements for adverse observations or adverse test results.
    • If chlorination or chloramination is used for treatment, free available chlorine or combined chlorine residual is measured and recorded on a minimum frequency of once per 24 hours; or as per directive.
    • The water source is constructed and maintained to prevent surface water and contaminants from entering the drinking water.
    • Free Available Chlorine in the distribution system must be tested once per 24 hours. Tests should be representative of the entire system (near ends of distribution lines) and testing locations should be rotated daily.
  5. Routine Inspection

    8 infractions

    • Before providing water to users of the SDWS after a 60-day shutdown period a water sample is taken and test results are acceptable according to Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards for E. coli and Total coliforms.
    • If chlorination or chloramination is used for treatment, free available chlorine or combined chlorine residual is measured and recorded on a minimum frequency of once per 24 hours; or as per directive.
    • Inspection Results Signage posted and clearly visible in a conspicuous location.
    • Any written manufacturer operating manuals or instructions that relate to any water treatment equipment must be kept nearby and maintained for five years or as long as the water treatment equipment remains in operation, whichever period is longer.
    • Water sampled for Escherichia coli and total coliforms as per directive.
    • Record any and all incidents of, and not limited to, plumbing and/or equipment failures, repairs, tests, operational checks and preventative maintenance, including the date, time and details of such incidents, and sign and retain the record for five years.
    • The water treatment equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and in a manner that achieves the design capabilities.
    • Free Available Chlorine in the distribution system must be tested once per 24 hours. Tests should be representative of the entire system (near ends of distribution lines) and testing locations should be rotated daily.

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