WAC 246-390-001   Purpose -- Objectives.  (1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish a state drinking water program for certification of laboratories analyzing public drinking water under RCW 43.20.050. The certification program is designed to satisfy the intent of the primacy agreement with United States Environmental Protection Agency and the state, in compliance with 40 C.F.R. 142.10, 7/1/90.

     (2) The department certification program:

     (a) Requires laboratories to demonstrate capability to accurately analyze drinking water samples;

     (b) Aids laboratories in improving quality assurance;

     (c) Offers technical assistance in all drinking water analyses; and

     (d) Fosters cooperation between the state department of health, local health agencies, and operators of laboratories.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-15-152 (Order 290B), § 246-390-001, filed 7/22/92, effective 8/22/92.]