What is this about?
When do new classifications apply?
- For new or substantially modified facilities, the new criteria will be applied beginning March 1, 2019. Any treatment facility submitting changes to the division for approval (water or wastewater) will be evaluated by the Engineering Section during design review for classification changes that are applicable upon construction completion of the facility.
- For existing facilities, the new criteria will be applied beginning March 1, 2021. Distribution and collection systems will not change until March 1, 2021, unless system population increases to the next level before then.
How do I know the future facility classification?
Drinking water facility classifications Treatment facilities are classified as A, B, C, D and O. Level A is highest and O indicates the facility is exempt from a treatment operator. Distribution system facilities are classified as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 0. Level 4 is highest and 0 indicates the facility is exempt from a distribution operator.
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Wastewater facility classifications(Domestic wastewater treatment, collection, and industrial treatment) Treatment facilities are classified as A, B, C, D and O. Level A is highest and O indicates the facility is exempt from a treatment operator. “I-” indicates industrial treatment operator is required.Collection system facilities are classified as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 0. Level 4 is highest and 0 indicates the facility is exempt from a collection operator. Note for all collection systems: The 2018 updates to Regulation 100 include a new 2-step process for determining classifications. The first step will be consideration of population using the same numerical thresholds as before. The second step will be evaluation of identified complicating factors such as large lift stations in the collection system (see section 100.9.2 of Regulation 100). Note: satellite collection systems are not in the table below. To provide information for a probable March 2021 classification for all collection systems, including satellite collection systems,please have one representative for your facility complete the online form. We will review the information submitted and contact you.
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- Where do I get information about certification testing?
The Board has changed the operator testing program to provide more testing opportunities each year and in more locations in Colorado, as implemented by the Board’s contractor Colorado Certified Water Professionals (CCWP). Examination information and CCWP operator portal tutorials. - When is the site-specific certified operator in responsible charge possible?
If the classification of the facility is increasing and the ORC needs to get a higher certification to remain ORC, the Board included a few situations where an existing ORC could remain ORC for an extra time period. These situations are described in section 100.10.8 (a)-(c). Estimates are about 4% of current ORCs will need a higher certification. Operators are encouraged to study and test for the higher certification before March 2021 (see above). The applications for site-specific ORC were due by December 31, 2020 and can no longer be accepted. - Frequently asked questions and answers
Use ctrl-f to search for words within the table. Individual questions can be emailed to:
- Domestic wastewater, collection,reclaimed water, industrial wastewater:David Kurz, Lead Wastewater Engineer: david.kurz@state.co.us.
- Drinking water, distribution:Tyson Ingels, Lead Drinking Water Engineer: tyson.ingels@state.co.us.