No they don't and are pushing hard for a full time tester for a 10 person community, and nothing they can do if we privatize it. 2 infractions since the new regulations started, both coming from the new inspector in the last 3 years one for testing not recorded for 2 days on surprise inspection the other for a couple of saplings growing on the lagoon walls, threat of third infraction comes with heavy fine and possible well closure.
I understand now is it due to all the new laws surrounding water bottling and sales?
No it has always been this way. There are not very many privately owned community water systems in BC and the government thinks they have money like a city.