Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-230 - Certification of operators of wastewater treatment plants
Section 173-230-210 - Purpose and scope
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 173-230-210
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to protect public health and the environment, including waters of the state, by ensuring wastewater treatment plants are properly operated and maintained. By requiring certification of wastewater treatment plant operators, the department ensures they demonstrate competence to operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants or reclaimed water facilities.
(2) Scope. This rule establishes the requirements for:
(a) Obtaining and maintaining a wastewater
treatment plant operator certification.
(b) Certification level requirements for an
operator in responsible charge of a treatment plant.
(c) Certification level requirements for a
lead operator of a shift.
(d)
Wastewater treatment plant classifications.
(e) Enforcement actions for violations of
this chapter.
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