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SDWS - Bear Lake Resort - 747002468

819 W Bear Lake Rd Sprucedale ON P0A 1Y0 · Small Drinking Water Systems - Regulation 319

Official record from North Bay Parry Sound →

Inspection summary

SDWS - Bear Lake Resort - 747002468 has been inspected 4 times by North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit since August 21, 2019. The most recent inspection, on October 1, 2024, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality.

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 once on May 19, 2022. For example: Water treatment provided ensures water provided meets requirements of Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards to ensure it is potable

  • 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 July 7, 2022. For example: Medical Officer of Health (M.O.H.) notified of intent to supply water/ resume supply of water and notified of the identity of the licensed laboratory to be used by the operator for water testing

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Decks, ladders, fencing, drains, washrooms and signage must be in good repair. Damaged drain covers or broken fencing can be real safety hazards, while most other upkeep issues are lower risk.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 19, 2022. For example: System is maintained in good repair, in a safe and sanitary condition and is checked/operated/calibrated at required frequencies and in accordance with requirements under Regulation 319/08 and manufacturers instructions

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require trained pool operators and certified lifeguards. These findings mean required training, certification or staffing records were missing at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 19, 2022. For example: Information available to the public upon request

  • 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 once on August 21, 2019. For example: Where a SDWS provides chlorine for secondary disinfection, the equipment is properly operated and maintained.

About this data

These results come from North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, 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.

4 inspections

  1. Compliance

    2 infractions

    • An operator has been designated and trained to safely operate the system
      • Fail to ensure operator trained as required in operation, maintenance, safety and emergency procedures
      • Owner to ensure operator trained as required by the M.O.H. in operation, maintenance, safety and emergency procedures
    • All sampling, testing and monitoring requirements under Regulation 319/08 are complied with
      • Fail to ensure testing frequency and requirements are complied with
      • Owner/Operator to ensure microbiological (E. coli and total coliforms) sampling frequency and requirements are complied with
  2. Re-inspection

    2 infractions

    • Medical Officer of Health (M.O.H.) notified of intent to supply water/ resume supply of water and notified of the identity of the licensed laboratory to be used by the operator for water testing
      • Fail to notify M.O.H. of proposed supply date prior to supplying water to users
    • An operator has been designated and trained to safely operate the system
      • Fail to ensure operator trained as required in operation, maintenance, safety and emergency procedures
  3. Compliance

    6 infractions

    • Medical Officer of Health (M.O.H.) notified of intent to supply water/ resume supply of water and notified of the identity of the licensed laboratory to be used by the operator for water testing
      • Fail to notify M.O.H. of proposed supply date prior to supplying water to users
      • Fail to notify M.O.H. of system name/address and/or owner name address
    • System is maintained in good repair, in a safe and sanitary condition and is checked/operated/calibrated at required frequencies and in accordance with requirements under Regulation 319/08 and manufacturers instructions
      • Fail to maintain system and equipment in good repair and in a safe and sanitary condition
    • An operator has been designated and trained to safely operate the system
      • Fail to ensure operator trained as required in operation, maintenance, safety and emergency procedures
    • Information available to the public upon request
      • Fail to ensure a copy of every directive/approval/order issued under Regulation 319/08 is made available upon request
      • Fail to ensure a copy of Regulation 319/08 is made available upon request
    • Water treatment provided ensures water provided meets requirements of Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards to ensure it is potable
      • Fail to ensure that the free chlorine residual is never less than 0.05 mg/L
    • Appropriate corrective actions taken in response to adverse results
      • Fail to restore appropriate secondary disinfection
  4. Compliance

    9 infractions

    • Every owner and operator maintains the SDWS in a safe and sanitary condition.
      • The water provided by the system must meet the requirements established by Ontario Regulation 319/08 - Small Drinking Water Systems or the Ontario Regulation 169/03 - Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards.
    • Every owner of a SDWS ensures that every operator of the system is trained.
      • Owner shall ensure every operator of the system is trained in drinking water system operation and maintenance.
    • Every owner and operator complies with all sampling, testing, monitoring and reporting requirements.
    • Every owner and operator ensures that the SDWS is maintained in a fit state of repair at all times.
    • Every owner and operator ensures that, the SDWS is operated in accordance with the requirements under Ontario Regulation 319/08 at all times.
    • Where a SDWS provides chlorine for secondary disinfection, the equipment is properly operated and maintained.
      • The free chlorine residual must be at least 0.05 mg/L.
    • Where a SDWS requires treatment, the owner and operator shall ensure that it is operational and properly maintained.
      • The water treatment equipment required must be in operation whenever water is being supplied.
      • The water treatment equipment must be operated in a manner that achieves the design capabilities.
      • Create maintenance records relating to all maintenance conducted on the water treatment equipment.
      • Records must be retained for five years.
    • Every owner and operator follows the requirements made in the most recent directive issued.
      • The owner / operator must follow all the requirements under the most recent, effective directive.
      • The owner / operator must follow the treatment equipment section of the most recent, effective directive
      • The owner / operator must follow the operational checks section of the most recent, effective directive.
      • The owner / operator must follow the operator training section of the most recent, effective directive.
    • The owner and operator ensures that the information prescribed by the Regulation is available for inspection by any member of the public upon request.
      • Owner / operator must provide a copy of every directive issued.
      • Owner / operator must provide a copy of every drinking water test result.

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