WAC 246-292-055   Minimum requirements for contract operators.  (1) Contract operators in responsible charge of the daily operational activities of three or more public water systems for operation of a system shall be certified as follows:

     (a) At a minimum, a WDM and CCS, with the WDM level determined by the largest public water system operated;

     (b) A BTO for public water systems with a Class 1 purification plant rating; and

     (c) A WTPO for public water systems with a Class 2 purification plant rating or higher or any purification plant using complex filtration technology.

     (2) Contract operators shall be available on a twenty-four-hour per day basis.

     (3) Contract operators shall submit two copies of all signed operations contracts to the department within thirty days of the effective date.

     (4) Contract operators who are satellite management agencies (SMAs) shall also comply with the provisions of RCW 70.116.134.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW and Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 104-182; 64 F.R. 5916 - 5921. 01-02-070, § 246-292-055, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW. 94-04-004, § 246-292-055, filed 1/20/94, effective 2/20/94.]