Water and Wastewater System Operator Licensing Rules
Official: N.J.A.C. 7:10A, Licensing of Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment System Operators
Reading: The document readopts an existing regulatory framework for water supply and wastewater treatment system operator licensing without substantive changes to environmental protections or policy stringency.
The readoption keeps these important safety standards in place.
In clear language
New Jersey is readopting rules that require people who operate water supply and wastewater treatment systems to be properly licensed. These rules ensure that the people managing the systems that treat your drinking water and handle sewage have the right training and qualifications. The readoption keeps these important safety standards in place.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Water treatment plant operators and wastewater treatment facility workers
- Water utility companies and municipal governments that provide water services
- Residents who depend on safe drinking water and proper sewage treatment
- Businesses and industries that operate their own water or wastewater systems
What can you do?
- If you work in water or wastewater operations, verify your licensing status with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- Contact your local water utility with questions about whether operators at your facility are properly licensed
Timeline
- 2022-10-17
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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