(a) All operators of water and wastewater systems are encouraged to become certified, although this part requires only that a person in direct charge of a water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system or wastewater collection system be certified.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-221-909

  • Operator: means a person who is in direct charge, or that by education, training and experience is qualified to be in direct charge, of a water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system or wastewater collection system. See Tennessee Code 68-221-903
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Wastewater collection system: means the entire system of pipes, valves, pumping stations and appurtenances through which wastewater is collected and conveyed to the wastewater treatment plant. See Tennessee Code 68-221-903
  • Wastewater treatment plant: means the facility or group of units provided for the treatment of wastewater, either or both domestic and industrial wastes. See Tennessee Code 68-221-903
  • Water distribution system: means that portion of the water supply system in which water is conveyed from the water treatment plant or other supply point to the premises of the consumer. See Tennessee Code 68-221-903
  • Water treatment plant: means the portion of the water supply system which in some way alters the physical, chemical or bacteriological quality of the water. See Tennessee Code 68-221-903
(b) There is nothing in the part to prohibit a single person becoming a certified operator for more than one (1) of the functions listed in subsection (a).
(c) It is permissible for one (1) certified operator to have the responsibility for more than one (1) water and/or wastewater system where two (2) or more systems are involved in reasonable proximity to one another, and where the duties of operation are such that the work time of one (1) person may properly be divided among two (2) or more systems, or where a certified operator may adequately supervise the work of others in more than one (1) system.
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