Section 173-219-250 - Certified operators(1) Certified operator requirements. Certified operators must perform certain functions for reclaimed water facilities, as identified in this chapter or the reclaimed water permit, and consistent with the certifications standards of the agency issuing the certificate. The reclaimed water permit must require that the generator and distributor, if separate persons, employ one or more operators, or a contractor(s) employing operators, with certain operator certification classifications or levels.(2) Allowable certifications. (a) For generators and distributors: Health certifications, under chapter 246-292 WAC, for waterworks treatment, distribution management, cross-connection control, and back-flow prevention assembly testing.(b) For generators: Ecology certification, under chapter 173-230 WAC, for wastewater treatment.(c) For generators and distributors: Either health or ecology certifications, for reclaimed water treatment, when one develops a reclaimed water operator certification program.Wash. Admin. Code § 173-219-250
Adopted by WSR 18-03-166, Filed 1/23/2018, effective 2/23/2018