1. (a) Any plumbing modifications to any part of the OTNWS collection, treatment, or distribution facilities must be performed by a licensed contractor or any other licensed, certified, or registered persons in accordance with state and local plumbing codes.

2. (b) The responsible entity must maintain adequate staffing for the operation of the OTNWS and must submit staffing information and a signed statement in the operations plan for submittal to the local jurisdiction pursuant to section 60686, which certifies that personnel operating the OTNWS treatment facility possess the following:

   1. (1) Knowledge of the requirements of this Chapter and local jurisdiction program requirements;
   2. (2) Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the OTNWS treatment processes;
   3. (3) Knowledge of operating the process treatment, flow control, pressure control, and storage facilities using a SCADA system;
   4. (4) Knowledge of pathogen control and public health protection;
   5. (5) Knowledge of and ability to carry out personnel tasks and functions to ensure that the OTNWS treatment facility is operating in a manner that is consistent with the approved operations plan;
   6. (6) Knowledge of cross-connection control measures, including how to comply with the requirements in Article 9 of this Chapter; and
   7. (7) Other requirements that the local jurisdiction determines are necessary to ensure the OTNWS operates as designed and in a manner that is protective of public health.
3. (c) The responsible entity must report the change of a duly authorized agent to the local jurisdiction within 30 calendar days of the effective date of the change.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13558 and 13558.1, Water Code; and Sections 116271 and 116350, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13558 and 13558.1, Water Code.

History

1. New article 8 (sections 60690-60696) and section filed 4-22-2026; operative 4-22-2026 pursuant to Water Code section 13558(f) (Register 2026, No. 17).