Questions and Answers
Operators have a responsibility to provide drinking water that meets federal and state standards.
True
Water must be disinfected, delivered at inadequate pressure, and be ample in quantity.
False
Utility employees should guard the water supply and facilities from contamination, public tours, and even terrorism.
False
The state requires bacteriological sample results to be kept two years.
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The state requires chemical analysis be kept at least 10 years.
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EPA requires a water system to keep a copy of each consumer confidence report at least five years.
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A public water system provides the public with piped water for human consumption, serves at least 15 service connections, and regularly serves at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year.
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The water utility field affects everyone because ________.
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The water utility employee should remember customers are entitled to ______.
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In Texas, water operator licensing is administered by the ______.
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All public water systems are required to employ licensed operators even if the system only ______________ treated water brought from another source.
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Public water systems include cities, municipal utility districts, rural water supply corporations, mobile home parks and _________________.
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Examples of community water systems include _____________.
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A federal agency impacting the water utility industry is the ____________.
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The most important federal law impacting the water utility industry is the ____________.
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The four national safety and quality standards for drinking water covered in the Safe Drinking Water Act are physical, chemical, _______________, and radiological.
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The state agency that regulates drinking water in Texas and administers the federal Safe Drinking Water Act is the __________.
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Water utility system personnel are required to notify the TCEQ of changes or alterations of the system, a new facility to be built, and water supply ____________.
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Some regional and local agencies impacting the water utility industry are municipal utility districts, rural water supply corporations, drainage districts, ____________, groundwater conservation districts, and subsidence districts.
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Study Notes
Water Utility Operators Responsibilities
- Operators must provide drinking water that meets federal and state standards.
- Water must be disinfected, delivered at adequate pressure, and in ample quantity.
Protection of Water Supply
- Utility employees are responsible for guarding water supply from contamination, vandalism, and terrorism.
Regulatory Requirements
- States require bacteriological sample results to be stored for five years and chemical analysis for at least ten years.
- The EPA mandates that water systems keep copies of each consumer confidence report for at least five years.
Definition of Public Water Systems
- A public water system delivers piped water for human consumption, serving at least 15 connections and 25 individuals daily for at least 60 days per year.
- Examples include municipalities, municipal utility districts, rural water supply corporations, and mobile home parks.
Importance of Water Utility Field
- The water utility sector affects everyone as water is essential for life and health.
Customer Relations
- Water utility employees should treat customers courteously and provide answers to their inquiries about water.
Licensing and Regulation in Texas
- Water operator licensing in Texas is overseen by TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality).
- All public water systems must employ licensed operators, regardless of whether they treat water.
Federal Agency Influence
- The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a key federal agency impacting the water utility industry.
Key Legislation
- The Safe Drinking Water Act (PL93-523) is the most significant federal law affecting water utility operations.
Drinking Water Standards
- The Safe Drinking Water Act outlines four national standards for drinking water: physical, chemical, bacteriological, and radiological.
State Regulatory Body
- TCEQ regulates drinking water in Texas and administers the Safe Drinking Water Act at the state level.
System Changes Notification
- Water utility system personnel must notify TCEQ of system changes, including new facilities and any health hazards related to water supply.
Local Agency Impact
- Regional and local agencies, such as municipal utility districts and river authorities, also influence the water utility industry.
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This quiz covers the essential responsibilities and standards for water utility operators as outlined in Module 1 of TEEX's Basic Water Works Operations. Test your knowledge on key principles such as water disinfection and delivery requirements. Prepare to ensure safe drinking water for the community.
