Section 327IAC8-12-0.3. Purpose

  3. (a) The purpose of this rule is to establish the following:

(1) A classification system for community public water system and nontransient noncommunity public water system treatment plants and distribution systems.

(2) The criteria by which a person may become a water treatment plant and water distribution system certified operator.

  (b) The intended result of this rule is to ensure that the water treatment plant and water distribution system operators of:

(1) community public water systems;

(2) nontransient noncommunity public water systems;

(3) transient noncommunity public water systems using surface water or ground water under the direct influence of surface water; and

(4) transient noncommunity public water systems that employ complex treatment;

are trained, certified, and have knowledge of the public health reasons for drinking water standards thereby providing consumers with a safe drinking water supply. (Water Pollution Control Division; 327 IAC 8-12-0.3; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 972)