New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 7 - WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES
Part 4 - UTILITY OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
Section 20.7.4.20 - CERTIFICATION GENERAL PROVISIONS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. It is unlawful to operate or allow the operation of a public water supply system or public wastewater facility unless the system or facility is operated by or under the supervision of a certified operator who meets or exceeds the appropriate level of certification required to operate the system or facility.
B. Separate certification is required for the operation of public water supply systems and public wastewater facilities.
C. The name(s) of the certified operator(s) employed by a public water supply system or public wastewater facility must be on file at all times with the department. A certified operator may be replaced with another certified operator of the required level at any time. The owner shall notify the department in writing of the name of the new certified operator within thirty days after the replacement of the certified operator.
D. The department may issue certifications restricted to distribution systems or collection systems.
