WAC 246-292-001   Purpose.  Pursuant to the provisions of chapter 70.119 RCW, the purpose of this chapter is to protect public health by setting minimum requirements and standards for public water system operation and certification of operators in responsible charge of public water systems. Certification under this chapter is available to all operators who can meet the minimum qualifications of a given classification.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW and Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 104-182; 64 F.R. 5916 - 5921. 01-02-070, § 246-292-001, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW. 94-04-004, § 246-292-001, filed 1/20/94, effective 2/20/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-292-001, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119.050. 78-10-053 (Order 1343), § 248-55-010, filed 9/22/78.]