OAR 333-061-0025
Responsibilities of Water Suppliers

Water suppliers are responsible for taking all reasonable actions to assure that the water delivered to water users does not exceed maximum contaminant levels, to assure that water system facilities are free of public health hazards, and to assure that water system operation and maintenance are performed as required by these rules. Such actions include, but are not limited to:

(1)

Routinely collecting and submitting water samples for laboratory analyses at the frequencies prescribed by OAR 333-061-0036 (Sampling and Analytical Requirements);

(2)

Taking immediate corrective action when the results of analyses or measurements indicate that maximum contaminant levels have been exceeded and report the results of these analyses as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0040 (Reporting and Record Keeping);

(3)

Reporting as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0040 (Reporting and Record Keeping), the results of analyses or measurements which indicate that maximum contaminant levels have not been exceeded;

(4)

Notifying all customers of the water system and the general public in the service area, as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0042 (Public Notice), when the maximum contaminant levels have been exceeded;

(5)

Notifying all customers served by the water system, as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0042 (Public Notice), when reporting requirements are not being met, when public health hazards are found to exist in the system, or when the operation of the system is subject to a permit or a variance;

(6)

Maintaining monitoring and operating records and making these records available for review when the system is inspected;

(7)

Maintaining a pressure of at least 20 pounds per square inch (psi) at all service connections at all times;

(8)

Following-up on complaints relating to water quality from users and maintaining records and reports on actions undertaken;

(9)

Conducting an active program for systematically identifying and controlling cross connections;

(10)

Submitting, to the Authority, plans prepared by a professional engineer registered in Oregon for review and approval before undertaking the construction of new water systems or major modifications to existing water systems, unless exempted from this requirement;

(11)

Assuring that the water system is in compliance with OAR 333-061-0032 (Treatment Requirements and Performance Standards for Surface Water, Groundwater Under Direct Influence of Surface Water, and Groundwater) relating to water treatment;

(12)

Assuring that the water system is in compliance with OAR 333-061-0210 (Operator Certification: Scope)–333-061-0272 (Suspension of Certification) relating to certification of water system operators; and

(13)

Assuring that Transient Non-Community water systems utilizing surface water sources or groundwater sources under the influence of surface water are in compliance with OAR 333-061-0065 (Operation and Maintenance)(2)(c) relating to required special training.

Source: Rule 333-061-0025 — Responsibilities of Water Suppliers, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-061-0025.

333–061–0005
Purpose 333–061–0010
Scope 333–061–0015
Adoption by Reference 333–061–0020
Definitions 333–061–0025
Responsibilities of Water Suppliers 333–061–0030
Maximum Contaminant Levels and Action Levels 333–061–0031
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Levels 333–061–0032
Treatment Requirements and Performance Standards for Surface Water, Groundwater Under Direct Influence of Surface Water, and Groundwater 333–061–0034
Treatment Requirements and Performance Standards for Corrosion Control 333–061–0036
Sampling and Analytical Requirements 333–061–0040
Reporting and Record Keeping 333–061–0042
Public Notice 333–061–0043
Consumer Confidence Reports 333–061–0045
Variances 333–061–0046
Permits 333–061–0050
Construction Standards 333–061–0055
Waivers from Construction Standards 333–061–0057
Voluntary Drinking Water Protection Program 333–061–0060
Plan Submission and Review Requirements 333–061–0061
Capacity Requirements for Public Water Systems 333–061–0062
Land Use Coordination 333–061–0063
Environmental Review Process for The Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program 333–061–0064
Emergency Response Plan Requirements 333–061–0065
Operation and Maintenance 333–061–0070
Cross Connection Control Requirements 333–061–0071
Backflow Prevention Assembly Installation and Operation Standards 333–061–0072
Backflow Assembly Tester Certification 333–061–0073
Cross Connection Specialist Certification 333–061–0074
Cross Connection Training Programs, Course, and Instructor Requirements 333–061–0075
Sanitary Surveys of Watersheds 333–061–0076
Sanitary Surveys 333–061–0077
Composite Correction Program & Comprehensive Performance Evaluations 333–061–0078
Coliform Investigations 333–061–0080
Role of Counties 333–061–0085
Supplemental Fluoridation 333–061–0087
Product Acceptability Criteria 333–061–0089
Annual Water System Fee 333–061–0090
Penalties 333–061–0095
Severability 333–061–0097
Adverse Health Effects Language 333–061–0098
References 333–061–0210
Operator Certification: Scope 333–061–0220
Classification of Water Treatment Plants and Water Distribution Systems 333–061–0225
General Requirements Applying to Water Suppliers and Water Systems 333–061–0228
Certification Requirements for Small Water System Operators 333–061–0230
Contracting For Services 333–061–0232
General Requirements Applying to Water System Operators 333–061–0235
Operator Certification Requirements, Levels 1–4 333–061–0245
Applications for Certification Levels 1–4 333–061–0250
Examinations for Certification, Levels 1–4 333–061–0260
Certificate Renewal Levels 1–4 333–061–0265
Fees 333–061–0270
Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of Certification 333–061–0272
Suspension of Certification 333–061–0305
Domestic Well Program: Purpose 333–061–0310
Scope 333–061–0324
Area of Public Health Concern 333–061–0325
Domestic Well Tests 333–061–0330
Accredited Laboratories 333–061–0335
Sample Collection 333–061–0400
Reducing Lead in School Drinking Water 333–061–0510
Applicability of Cyanotoxin Rules 333–061–0520
Definitions 333–061–0530
Health Advisory Levels 333–061–0540
Cyanotoxin Monitoring 333–061–0550
Analytical Methods 333–061–0560
Reporting 333–061–0570
Public Notification 333–061–0580
Record Keeping
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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