N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 502.24

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Dw 502.24 - Responsibilities of Water System Owners
(a) The owner of a CWS or NTNC shall:
(1) Comply with RSA 485 and the rules in subtitle Env-Dw;
(2) Designate a certified operator with an active certificate as the primary water system operator, to be responsible for the duties specified in Env-Dw 502.25 except as provided in (b), below;
(3) Have a certified operator with an active certificate available whenever the system is in operation;
(4) Ensure that any operating personnel making process control decisions about water quality or quantity is a certified operator with an active certificate;
(5) Notify the department in writing within 10 days of a change in the designated primary operator;
(6) Ensure that any persons performing maintenance or construction work on the water system or system components have the applicable licenses or certifications; and
(7) Comply with the wellhead protection program required by Env-Dw 305 and other source water protection requirements as applicable.
(b) The owner of a Grade I-A water system shall not be required to delegate the operational duties specified in Env-Dw 502.25(a)(8) to the system's certified operator.
(c) The water system owner shall make the designation required by (a)(2), above, in writing and submit a copy to the department.
(d) The owner of a privately owned redistribution system shall comply with the requirements of (a)(2)-(6) and (c), above.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 502.24

#9910, eff 4-19-11

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 37, Filed September 14, 2017, Proposed by #12363, Effective 8/19/2017, Expires 8/19/2027.