Hydrology and Drinking Water Operations
Course Pack: Ground Water Operations
Reporting
Course Code: WAT-OPS-006
Old Course Code: 2013.4
Water/Wastewater/Dual: Water
Course Pack: Ground Water Operations
Course Time (mins): 30
State Approval ID:N/A
Course Description
This course provides operators with the knowledge required to meet bacteriological and non‑bacteriological reporting requirements, including proper sampling, chain‑of‑custody accuracy, violation classification, and adherence to the Total Coliform Rule (TCR), Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), and related compliance frameworks.
Learning Objectives
- Follow proper bacteriological sampling protocols
- Complete chain of custody documentation correctly
- Identify acute vs chronic violations
- Comply with Total Coliform Rule requirements
- Apply non-bacteriological reporting rules (LCR, etc.)
Agenda
- Criteria and procedures for compliant sampling
- Chain of custody documentation and accuracy controls
- Acute vs. chronic violation categories
- Total Coliform Rule and non bacteriological compliance basics
- Reporting expectations and practical examples
Target audience
Operators responsible for regulatory sampling, documentation, and compliance reporting
Level
II, III
Learning material and method
Online on-demand
Assessment
Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)
Instructor
Mike Harrington