WAC 246-292-020   General system requirements.  (1) The following public water systems shall designate the certified operator(s) in responsible charge of the daily operational activities of the public water system, water treatment facility, and/or distribution system that will directly impact water quality and/or quantity of drinking water as required under WAC 246-292-050:

     (a) Group A community or nontransient noncommunity (NTNC) systems; and

     (b) Group A transient noncommunity (TNC) systems classified as significant noncompliers (SNCs); and

     (c) Group A transient noncommunity (TNC) systems using a surface water or GWI source.

     (2) Operator certification requirement. Operators in responsible charge of the following public water systems or portions thereof shall be certified:

     (a) Group A community and nontransient noncommunity (NTNC) systems;

     (b) Group A transient noncommunity (TNC) systems classified as significant noncompliers (SNCs); and

     (c) Group A transient noncommunity (TNC) systems using a surface water or GWI source.

     (3) A designated certified operator shall be in responsible charge and available for each operating shift.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW and Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 104-182; 64 F.R. 5916 - 5921. 01-02-070, § 246-292-020, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW. 94-04-004, § 246-292-020, filed 1/20/94, effective 2/20/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-292-020, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119.050. 78-10-053 (Order 1343), § 248-55-030, filed 9/22/78.]