Regulations
According to Ontario Regulation 170, who must perform water testing analysis unless an exception applies?
A person or laboratory holding a drinking water testing services license issued by the ministry.
Where must an owner or operating authority ensure a WQA's certificate is displayed?
At the WQA's workplace.
What is the duration of a Water Quality Analyst (WQA) certificate before it expires?
Three years.
What are the three components of the annual training hours required under Ontario Regulation 128?
Director-approved continuing education, the Mandatory Renewal Course, and on-the-job practical training.
What are two examples of on-the-job practical training provided in the workplace?
Equipment demonstrations and health and safety within the subsystem.
Which regulation lists the 24 operational parameters that can be tested by a qualified person?
Ontario Regulation 248 (Drinking Water Testing Services).
What is the legal status of an expired certificate?
It is not a valid certificate.
How much experience working in a subsystem is required for WQA renewal within the previous 36 months?
At least three months.
One criterion for Director-approved continuing education is that it must be planned and provided by a _____.
Qualified training provider.
What is the annual 'Continuing Education (CEU)' hour requirement for a Water Quality Analyst?
7 hours.
What are two examples of the 24 operational parameters listed under subsection 2.1 of Ontario Regulation 248?
Chlorine residual and turbidity.
How often must all operators complete the Mandatory Renewal Course?
At least once every three years.
Which office must operators notify regarding a change in address?
The Ontario Water Wastewater Certification Office.
On-the-job practical training must be provided by a trainer who has _____ in the subject matter.
Expertise.
What is the total minimum annual training requirement for a Water Quality Analyst?
20 hours.
Besides chlorine residual and turbidity, name two other operational parameters mentioned in the text.
Alkalinity and pH.
What are the two available formats for the Mandatory Renewal Course?
Correspondence and classroom.
Who holds the ultimate responsibility for renewing an operator certificate?
The holder of the certificate.
Can on-the-job training cover health and safety within the subsystem?
Yes, it is specifically listed as a potential topic.
How often must all operators complete the Mandatory Renewal Course?
At least once every three years.
What three roles are specifically identified as a 'qualified person' for testing operational parameters?
Certified drinking water operator, operator-in-training, and water quality analyst.
Which organization offers the Mandatory Renewal Course?
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre.
In the event of a name change, what must be returned to the Director to receive a replacement certificate?
The original certificate.
Under what condition regarding an application can the Director revoke or suspend a WQA certificate?
If the application was fraudulent or contained inaccurate information.
A WQA must exercise the level of care, diligence, and skill expected of a _____.
Reasonably prudent operator.