Interior Health has issued a rare public service announcement after a resort in the Interior that has not been following inspection orders.
On Friday afternoon, IH issued a PSA about Spruce Hill Resort due to several contraventions with the BC Public Health Act and Drinking Water Protection Act.
The resort is just outside of 108 Mile House in the Cariboo region.
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According to the health authority, the resort’s permits for food and recreational water (pool and hot tub) expired at the end of March and the resort has reportedly been operating without them.
As a result of safety concerns, the restaurant, pool and hot tubs have been ordered closed by IH Environmental Public Health.
“Despite progressive enforcement, which includes public health orders, tickets and action through the courts, IH has confirmed through inspections that the resort continues to operate and there is a current risk to people using these facilities,” IH said.
The health authority is advising people to avoid using the pool, hot tubs and restaurant at the resort until the operator brings them into compliance.
IH said it continues to monitor the situation and may take further enforcement action under provincial legislation to address the public health risk.
The news release said anyone who suspects that they became ill from swimming, eating or drinking at this resort, can contact their primary care provider and local Health Protection office.
