Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
WATER SYSTEMS
Chapter 246-292 - Waterworks operator certification
Section 246-292-001 - Purpose

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-292-001

Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024

The purpose of this chapter is to protect public health by setting minimum requirements and standards for :

(1) Public water systems required to have a certified operator in responsible charge;

(2) Certified operators of public water systems;

(3) Certified operators that develop and implement cross-connection control programs; and

(4) Certified operators that inspect, field test, maintain, and repair backflow assemblies, devices, and air gaps that protect public water systems.

Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW and Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 104-182; 64 F.R. 5916 - 5921. 01-02-070, § 246-292-001, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW. 94-04-004, § 246-292-001, filed 1/20/94, effective 2/20/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-292-001, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119.050. 78-10-053 (Order 1343), § 248-55-010, filed 9/22/78.

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