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PWS ID: 00399 ---- INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM

Operator Requirements
Distribution Level 2
  • Oregon Administrative Rule:
    333-061-0235 OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS LEVELS 1-4
  • Requirements:
    HS/GED and 3 years experience,
    OR
    HS/GED and 1 year relevant post-high school education and 2 years experience
Treatment Level 2
  • Oregon Administrative Rule:
    333-061-0235 OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS LEVELS 1-4
  • Requirements:
    HS/GED and 3 years experience,
    OR
    HS/GED and 1 year relevant post-high school education and 2 years experience
Cross Connection Control Specialist
  • Oregon Administrative Rule:
    333-061-0070 Cross Connection Control Requirements
  • Requirements:
    In community water systems having 300 or more service connections, water suppliers must ensure at least one person is certified as a Cross Connection Control Specialist, unless specifically exempted from this requirement by the Authority.
Name Distribution
Level
Treatment
Level
Filtration
Endorsement
Small Water
Certification
BAT
Certification
CCS
Certification
Expiration
Dates
Sort DRC
Matthew D. Carpenter D3-6621, DRC T2-6621, DRC CCS-5601 12/31/2024 (D/T)
12/31/2026 (CCS)
1
Jason M. Branske T1-08727 12/31/2026 (T) 0
Nicholas R. Esch D2-09042 T1-08917 12/31/2026 (D/T) 0
Travis J Gibson D2-509694 T1-509694 12/31/2026 (D/T) 0


Abbreviations:  BAT = Backflow Assembly Tester, CCS = Cross Connection Specialist, D = Distribution, DRC = Direct Responsible Charge, OIT = Operator in Training, SWS = Small Water System, T = Treatment




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