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WA Rev Code § 70A.115.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.115 - Large On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.115.020 - Comprehensive regulation—Department duties.

RCW 70A.115.020 Comprehensive regulation—Department duties.(1) For the protection of human health and the environment the department shall:(a) Establish and provide for the comprehensive regulation of large on-site sewage systems including, but not limited to, system siting, design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair;(b) Control and prevent pollution of streams, lakes, rivers, ponds, inland waters, salt waters, water courses, and other surface and underground waters of the state of Washington, except to the extent authorized by permits issued under this chapter;(c) Issue annual operating permits for large on-site sewage systems based on the system's ability to function properly in compliance with the applicable comprehensive regulatory requirements; and(d) Enforce the large on-site sewage system requirements.(2) Large on-site sewage systems permitted by the department may not be used for treatment and disposal of industrial wastewater or combined sanitary sewer and stormwater systems.(3) The work group convened under RCW 70A.110.080(4) to make recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature for the development of certification or licensing of maintenance specialists shall include recommendations for the development of certification or licensing of large on-site sewage system operators.[ 2020 c 20 § 1341; 2007 c 343 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.118B.020.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.115.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.115 - Large On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.115.040 - Rules.

RCW 70A.115.040 Rules.(1) For the protection of human health and the environment, the secretary shall adopt rules for the comprehensive regulation of large on-site sewage systems, which includes, but is not limited to, the siting, design, construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and permitting of the systems.(2) In adopting the rules, the secretary shall, in consultation with the department of ecology, require that large on-site sewage systems comply with the applicable sections of chapter 90.48 RCW regarding control and prevention of pollution of waters of the state, including but not limited to:(a) Surface and groundwater standards established under RCW 90.48.035; and (b) Those provisions requiring all known, available, and reasonable methods of treatment.(3) In adopting the rules, the secretary shall ensure that requirements for large on-site sewage systems are consistent with the requirements of any comprehensive plans or development regulations adopted under chapter 36.70A RCW or any other applicable comprehensive plan, land use plan, or development regulation adopted by a city, town, or county.[ 2007 c 343 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.118B.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.115.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.115 - Large On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.115.060 - Injunctions.

RCW 70A.115.060 Injunctions.Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy, the department may bring an action to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. The department may bring the action in the superior court of the county in which the large on-site sewage system is located or in the superior court of Thurston county.[ 2007 c 343 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.118B.060.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.115.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.115 - Large On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems.|70A.115.070 - Authority and duties.

RCW 70A.115.070 Authority and duties.The authority and duties created in this chapter are in addition to any authority and duties already provided in law. Nothing in this chapter limits the powers of the state or any political subdivision to exercise such authority.[ 2007 c 343 § 8. Formerly RCW 70.118B.070.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.010 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 70A.120.010 Legislative declaration.The legislature declares that competent operation of a public water system is necessary for the protection of the consumers' health, and therefore it is of vital interest to the public. In order to protect the public health and conserve and protect the water resources of the state, it is necessary to provide for the classifying of all public water systems; to require the examination and certification of the persons responsible for the technical operation of such systems; and to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations to carry out this chapter.[ 1991 c 305 § 1; 1983 c 292 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 1. Formerly RCW 70.119.010.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.040 - Exclusions from chapter.

RCW 70A.120.040 Exclusions from chapter.Nothing in this chapter shall apply to:(1) Industrial water supply systems which do not supply water to residences for domestic use and are under the jurisdictional requirements of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act of 1973, chapter 49.17 RCW, as now or hereafter amended; or(2) The preparation, distribution, or sale of bottled water or water similarly packaged.[ 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.119.040.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.050 - Rules and regulations—Secretary to adopt.

RCW 70A.120.050 Rules and regulations—Secretary to adopt.The secretary shall adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the administration of this chapter and shall enforce such rules and regulations. The rules and regulations shall include provisions establishing minimum qualifications and procedures for the certification of operators, criteria for determining the kind and nature of continuing educational requirements for renewal of certification under RCW 70A.120.100(2), and provisions for classifying water purification plants and distribution systems.Rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this section shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 2020 c 20 § 1344; 1995 c 269 § 2905; 1983 c 292 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.119.050.]NOTES:Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.060 - Public water systems—Secretary to categorize.

RCW 70A.120.060 Public water systems—Secretary to categorize.The secretary shall further categorize all public water systems with regard to the size, type, source of water, and other relevant physical conditions affecting purification plants and distribution systems to assist in identifying the skills, knowledge and experience required for the certification of operators for each category of such systems, to assure the protection of the public health and conservation and protection of the state's water resources as required under RCW 70A.120.010, and to implement the provisions of the state safe drinking water act in chapter 70A.125 RCW. In categorizing all public water systems for the purpose of implementing these provisions of state law, the secretary shall take into consideration economic impacts as well as the degree and nature of any public health risk.[ 2020 c 20 § 1345; 1991 c 305 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 6. Formerly RCW 70.119.060.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.070 - Secretary—Consideration of guidelines.

RCW 70A.120.070 Secretary—Consideration of guidelines.The secretary is authorized, when taking action pursuant to RCW 70A.120.050 and 70A.120.060, to consider generally applicable criteria and guidelines developed by a nationally recognized association of certification authorities and commonly accepted national guidelines and standards.[ 2020 c 20 § 1346; 1983 c 292 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 7. Formerly RCW 70.119.070.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.080 - Ad hoc advisory committees.

RCW 70A.120.080 Ad hoc advisory committees.The secretary, in cooperation with the director of ecology, may establish ad hoc advisory committees, as necessary, to obtain advice and technical assistance regarding the development of rules implementing this chapter and on the examination and certification of operators of water systems.[ 1995 c 269 § 2909. Formerly RCW 70.119.081.]NOTES:Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.090 - Certificates without examination—Conditions.

RCW 70A.120.090 Certificates without examination—Conditions.Certificates shall be issued without examination under the following conditions:(1) Certificates shall be issued without application fee to operators who, on January 1, 1978, hold certificates of competency attained under the voluntary certification program sponsored jointly by the state department of social and health services, health services division, and the Pacific Northwest section of the American water works association.(2) Certification shall be issued to persons certified by a governing body or owner of a public water system to have been the operators of a purification plant or distribution system on January 1, 1978, but only to those who are required to be certified under RCW 70A.120.030(1). A certificate so issued shall be valid for operating any plant or system of the same classification and same type of water source.(3) A nonrenewable certificate, temporary in nature, may be issued to an operator for a period not to exceed twelve months to fill a vacated position required to have a certified operator. Only one such certificate may be issued subsequent to each instance of vacation of any such position.[ 2020 c 20 § 1347; 1991 c 305 § 5; 1983 c 292 § 7; 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 9. Formerly RCW 70.119.090.]NOTES:Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 99: See RCW 70A.120.900.
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.100 - Certificates—Issuance and renewal—Conditions.

RCW 70A.120.100 Certificates—Issuance and renewal—Conditions.The issuance and renewal of a certificate shall be subject to the following conditions:(1) Except as provided in RCW 70A.120.090, a certificate shall be issued if the operator has satisfactorily passed a written examination, has paid the department an application fee as established by the department under RCW 70A.120.160, and has met the requirements specified in the rules and regulations as authorized by this chapter.(2) Every certificate shall be renewed annually upon the payment of a fee as established by the department under RCW 70A.120.160 and satisfactory evidence is presented to the secretary that the operator has fulfilled the continuing education requirements as prescribed by rule of the department.(3) The secretary shall notify operators who fail to renew their certificates before the end of the year that their certificates are temporarily valid for two months following the end of the certificate year. Certificates not renewed during the two month period shall be invalid and the secretary shall so notify the holders of such certificates.(4) An operator who has failed to renew a certificate pursuant to the provisions of this section, may reapply for certification and the secretary may require the operator to meet the requirements established for new applicants.[ 2020 c 20 § 1348; 1993 c 306 § 1; 1991 c 305 § 6; 1987 c 75 § 11; 1983 c 292 § 8; 1982 c 201 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 10. Formerly RCW 70.119.100.]NOTES:Savings—1987 c 75: See RCW 43.20B.900.
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.110 - Certificates—Grounds for revocation.

RCW 70A.120.110 Certificates—Grounds for revocation.The secretary may revoke or suspend a certificate: (1) Found to have been obtained by fraud or deceit; (2) for fraud, deceit, or gross negligence involving the operation or maintenance of a public water system; (3) for fraud, deceit, or gross negligence in inspecting, testing, maintenance, or repair of backflow assemblies, devices, or air gaps intended to protect a public water system from contamination; or (4) for an intentional violation of the requirements of this chapter or any lawful rules, order, or regulation of the department. No person whose certificate is revoked under this section shall be eligible to apply for a certificate until the completion of the revocation period.[ 2009 c 221 § 5; 1995 c 269 § 2906; 1991 c 305 § 7; 1983 c 292 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 11. Formerly RCW 70.119.110.]NOTES:Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.120 - Secretary—Authority.

RCW 70A.120.120 Secretary—Authority.To carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter, the secretary is authorized and empowered to:(1) Receive financial and technical assistance from the federal government and other public or private agencies.(2) Participate in related programs of the federal government, other state, interstate agencies, or other public or private agencies or organizations.(3) Assess fees determined pursuant to RCW 70A.120.160 on public water systems to support the waterworks operator certification program.[ 2020 c 20 § 1349; 1993 c 306 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 12. Formerly RCW 70.119.120.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.130 - Violations—Penalties.

RCW 70A.120.130 Violations—Penalties.Any person, including any operator or any firm, association, corporation, municipal corporation, or other governmental subdivision or agency who, after thirty days' written notice, operates a public water system which is not in compliance with RCW 70A.120.030(1), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each month of such operation out of compliance with RCW 70A.120.030(1) shall constitute a separate offense. Upon conviction, violators shall be fined an amount not exceeding one hundred dollars for each offense. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney or the attorney general, as appropriate, to secure injunctions of continuing violations of any provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations adopted under this chapter.[ 2020 c 20 § 1350; 2009 c 221 § 6; 1991 c 305 § 8; 1983 c 292 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 13. Formerly RCW 70.119.130.]NOTES:Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 99: See RCW 70A.120.900.
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.140 - Certificates—Reciprocity with other states.

RCW 70A.120.140 Certificates—Reciprocity with other states.Operators certified by any state under provisions that, in the judgment of the secretary, are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, may be issued, upon application, a certificate without examination.In making determinations pursuant to this section, the secretary shall consult with the *board and may consider any generally applicable criteria and guidelines developed by a nationally recognized association of certification authorities.[ 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 14. Formerly RCW 70.119.140.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 70.95B.070, which created the water and wastewater operator certification board of examiners, was repealed by 1995 c 269 § 2907, effective July 1, 1995.
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.150 - Waterworks operator certification account.

RCW 70A.120.150 Waterworks operator certification account.The waterworks operator certification account is created in the general fund of the state treasury. All fees paid pursuant to RCW 70A.120.100, 70A.120.120(3), and any other receipts realized in the administration of this chapter shall be deposited in the waterworks operator certification account. Moneys in the account shall be spent only after appropriation. Moneys from the account shall be used by the department of health to carry out the purposes of the waterworks operator certification program.[ 2020 c 20 § 1351; 1993 c 306 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 15. Formerly RCW 70.119.150.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.160 - Fee schedules—Certified operators—Public water systems.

RCW 70A.120.160 Fee schedules—Certified operators—Public water systems.The department of health certifies public water system operators and monitors public water systems to ensure that such systems comply with the requirements of this chapter and rules implementing this chapter. The secretary shall establish a schedule of fees for operator applicants and renewal licenses and a separate schedule of fees for public water systems to support the waterworks operator certification program. The fees shall be set at a level sufficient for the department to recover the costs of the waterworks operator certification program and in accordance with the procedures established under RCW 43.70.250.[ 2009 c 221 § 7; 1993 c 306 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.119.160.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.170 - Certification of backflow assembly testers and cross-connection control specialists.

RCW 70A.120.170 Certification of backflow assembly testers and cross-connection control specialists.(1) Backflow assembly testers and cross-connection control specialists must hold a valid certificate and must be certified as provided by rule as adopted under the authority of RCW 70A.120.050.(2) Backflow assembly testers who maintain or repair backflow assemblies, devices, or air gaps inside a building are subject to certification under chapter 18.106 RCW.[ 2020 c 20 § 1352; 2009 c 221 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.119.170.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.180 - Examinations.

RCW 70A.120.180 Examinations.(1) Any examination required by the department as a prerequisite for the issuance of certificate under this chapter must be offered in both eastern and western Washington.(2) Operators not required to be certified by this chapter are encouraged to become certified on a voluntary basis.[ 2009 c 221 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.119.180.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.120.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.120 - Public Water Supply Systems—Operators.|70A.120.900 - Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 99.

RCW 70A.120.900 Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 99.This act shall take effect on January 1, 1978.[ 1977 ex.s. c 99 § 17. Formerly RCW 70.119.900.]
WA Rev Code § 70A.125.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.125 - Public Water Systems—Penalties and Compliance.|70A.125.020 - Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter.

RCW 70A.125.020 Environmental excellence program agreements—Effect on chapter.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any legal requirement under this chapter, including any standard, limitation, rule, or order is superseded and replaced in accordance with the terms and provisions of an environmental excellence program agreement, entered into under chapter 43.21K RCW.[ 1997 c 381 § 24. Formerly RCW 70.119A.025.]NOTES:Purpose—1997 c 381: See RCW 43.21K.005.
WA Rev Code § 70A.125.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.125 - Public Water Systems—Penalties and Compliance.|70A.125.030 - Public health emergencies—Violations—Penalty.

RCW 70A.125.030 Public health emergencies—Violations—Penalty.(1) The secretary or his or her designee or the local health officer may declare a public health emergency. As limited by RCW 70A.125.040, the department may impose penalties for violations of laws or regulations that are determined to be a public health emergency.(2) As limited by RCW 70A.125.040, the department may impose penalties for violation of laws or rules regulating public water systems and administered by the department of health.[ 2020 c 20 § 1354; 1993 c 305 § 1; 1991 c 304 § 3; 1989 c 422 § 6; 1986 c 271 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.119A.030.]NOTES:Requirements effective upon adoption of rules—1991 c 304: See note following RCW 70A.125.090.
WA Rev Code § 70A.125.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.125 - Public Water Systems—Penalties and Compliance.|70A.125.050 - Enforcement of regulations by local boards of health—Civil penalties.

RCW 70A.125.050 Enforcement of regulations by local boards of health—Civil penalties.Each local board of health that is enforcing the regulations regarding public water systems is authorized to impose and collect civil penalties for violations within the area of its responsibility under the same limitations and requirements imposed upon the department by RCW 70A.125.030 and 70A.125.040, except that judgment shall be entered in the name of the local board and penalties shall be placed into the general fund of the county, city, or town operating the local board of health.[ 2020 c 20 § 1355; 2009 c 495 § 4; 1993 c 305 § 3; 1989 c 422 § 8; 1986 c 271 § 5. Formerly RCW 70.119A.050.]NOTES:Effective date—2009 c 495: See note following RCW 43.20.050.
WA Rev Code § 70A.125.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety|Chapter 70A.125 - Public Water Systems—Penalties and Compliance.|70A.125.070 - Department contracting authority.

RCW 70A.125.070 Department contracting authority.The department may enter into contracts to carry out the purposes of this chapter.[ 1989 c 422 § 4. Formerly RCW 70.119A.070.]