WAC 173-230-040   To whom does this rule apply?  This rule applies to anyone who owns or operates a wastewater treatment plant.

     The operator in charge of the wastewater treatment plant must be certified at least at a level equal to or higher than the classification of the plant. When the plant is operated on more than one daily shift, the operator in charge of each shift must be certified at a level not lower than one level below the classification of the plant.

     All individuals operating wastewater treatment plants who are not required to be certified are encouraged to seek certification.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.95B RCW. 99-24-117 (Order 98-18), § 173-230-040, filed 12/1/99, effective 1/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95B.040. 87-22-006 (Order 87-36), § 173-230-040, filed 10/23/87. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.95B RCW. 82-09-056 (Order DE 82-07), § 173-230-040, filed 4/16/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95B.040. 78-11-016 (Order DE 78-16), § 173-230-040, filed 10/11/78; Order 73-30, § 173-230-040, filed 11/9/73.]