(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.]