SECTION 252:710-5-53. Laboratory operator  


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  • (a)   Except as provided in 252:710-3-31(b)(4), all duties relating to the laboratory analysis of water quality samples from water treatment plants, groundwater systems, storage and distribution systems (including purchased-water systems) must be performed by or under the general supervision of a laboratory operator certified by DEQ.
    (b)   Operators of laboratories owned by or associated with waterworks/wastewater works shall record the results of all laboratory analyses in a bound volume for each facility and shall date and sign each entry. Records shall be kept on file at the laboratory for inspection and review for ten (10) years for waterworks and three (3) years for wastewater works.
    (c)   Laboratory operator certification is not required for waterworks or wastewater works laboratory operators performing the minimum analyses required by rules of the Department for purchased water systems, groundwater systems using no treatment other than chlorination for disinfection, or for total retention lagoon facilities unless the Department has determined that additional laboratory tests, required to be performed by a certified laboratory operator, are necessary for proper operation.
[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 2024, eff 6-12-00; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 1491, eff 6-15-05; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1319, eff 9-15-20]