1. (a) The primary water system operator designated pursuant to Env-Dw 502.24(a)(2) shall:

   1. (1) Conduct routine inspections of the water system in accordance with Env-Dw 503.15 and Env-Dw 503.16;
   2. (2) Oversee operation and maintenance of the water system to maintain the safety and reliability of water service by ensuring that repairs and improvements are performed properly and in a timely manner, or, in the alternative, notifying the owner in writing of the need for such repairs and improvements;
   3. (3) Be knowledgeable in all operational aspects of the water system;
   4. (4) Have supervisory authority, including supervision of operating personnel, where applicable;
   5. (5) Oversee all chemical monitoring, bacterial monitoring, and other monitoring required by Env-Dw 700;
   6. (6) Attend any sanitary surveys conducted by state personnel;
   7. (7) Conduct all reporting necessary in order for the water system to comply with the applicable requirements of Env-Dw 304 and Env-Dw 700;
   8. (8) Keep complete and accurate water system records as required by Env-Dw 718;
   9. (9) Be available to water system representatives and to the department during normal business hours;
   10. (10) Investigate any suspected water system impairment described in Env-Dw 503.02(a); and
   11. (11) Notify the department of any known water system impairment as specified in Env-Dw 503.02(b).
2. (b) The primary water system operator shall communicate any regulatory non-compliance issues to the owner of the water system and, if the owner has designated a manager for the water system, to the manager.
3. (c) The primary water system operator may delegate any duties specified in (a)(1) or (a)(5)-(8), above, to other individuals as allowed by the water system owner or manager, provided that the responsibility for execution of these duties remains with the primary water system operator.

Source. #9910, eff 4-19-11; ss by #12363, eff 8-19-17 (formerly Env-Dw 502.22)