Section 179-3-012 - CERTIFIED LABORATORIES012.01 For the purpose of determining compliance with 179 NAC 3, 179 NAC 8, 179 NAC 12, 179 NAC 13, and 179 NAC 16, samples may be considered only if they have been analyzed by the Public Health Environmental Laboratory or a laboratory certified by the Department, except that measurements for alkalinity, calcium, conductivity, disinfectant residual, orthophosphate, pH, silica, temperature and turbidity may be performed by any Grade I, Grade II, Grade III, or Grade IV licensed water operator or an individual who has been trained to take these samples. If a licensed operator does not take the sample, Attachment 1 to 179 NAC 3, which is incorporated herein by reference, must be completed and sent to the Department.012.02 The Director may take samples and use the results from such samples to determine compliance by a supplier of water with the applicable requirements of 179 NAC 3.179 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 012