
Entry-Level Course for Drinking Water Operators Course Resources
This post provides resources for WCWC’s Entry-Level Course for Drinking Water Operators (ELCDWO).
Supporting Documents
Videos
Visit our course catalog to view all our training courses and the upcoming schedule or select the course overview below to learn more about this course.
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Operation of Small Drinking Water Systems Course Resources
This post provides resources for WCWC’s Operation of Small Drinking Water Systems course.
Supporting Documents
Visit our course catalog to view all our training courses and the upcoming schedule or select the course overview below to learn more about this course.
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Safe Drinking Water Act and Related Regulations Course Resources
This post provides resources for WCWC’s Safe Drinking Water Act and Related Regulations course.
Supporting Documents
- Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002
- Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards, O. Reg. 169/03
- Drinking Water Systems, O. Reg. 170/03
- Certification of Drinking Water System Operators and Water Quality Analysts, O. Reg. 128/04
- Drinking Water Testing Services, O. Reg. 248/03
- Walkerton Inquiry
- Notice of Adverse form
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Study Guides for Examinations, Math Problems and Practice Quizzes
Are you preparing for upcoming water/wastewater examinations? Recommended study materials are available through the Ontario Water and Wastewater Certification Office (OWWCO) Bookstore.
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Examination study guide bookstore
Additional resources have been provided below and are examples intended to help operators practice questions they may see on exams. They will not replace the appropriate training and experience an operator should have. These resources will not completely cover all exam subject areas.
Visit our online library’s main webpage to find more resources on topics related to drinking water.
Formula and Conversion Tables
Basic Water and Wastewater Formulas
Practice Quizzes
5 Common Questions on Water Treatment Operator Certification Exam
Sample Exam Questions and Recommended References for ABC’s Very Small Water System Exam
Sample Exam Questions for ABCs Computerized Exams
Water Plant Operator Training Program – Operator-in-Training
Water Plant Operator Training Program – Class 1 Certification
Operator-in-Training Practice Quiz 1
Operator-in-Training Practice Quiz 2
Operator-in-Training Practice Quiz 3
Test Your Knowledge of Centrifugal Pumps – Certification Quiz
Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Exam – 4 Practice Problems
Water Distribution Class 1 – Install Units Quiz
Water Distribution Class 1 – Monitor Water Quality Quiz
Water Distribution Class 1 – Operate and Maintain Equipment Quiz
Water Distribution Class 1 – Perform Administrative Duties Quiz
Water Distribution Class 1 – Safety Quiz
Water Distribution Class 1 – System Design Quiz
Water Distribution Operator Certification Exam – 4 Practice Problems
Water Treatment Class 1 – Evaluate and Maintain Equipment Quiz
Water Treatment Class 1 – Evaluate Characteristics of Source Water Quiz
Water Treatment Class 1 – Laboratory Analysis Quiz
Water Treatment Class 1 – Monitor, Evaluate and Adjust Treatment Processes Quiz
Water Treatment Class 1 – Operate Equipment Quiz
Water Treatment Class 1 – Perform Administrative Duties Quiz
Water Treatment Class 1 – Safety and Emergency Preparedness Quiz
Flow Rate and Detention Time Question 1
Water Math
Best Way to Disinfect Water (Using CT Values)
Can You Solve This Chemical Dosing Problem?
Chemical Dosing Math Problem – Example 1
Chemical Dosing Math Problem – Example 2
Chemical Dosing Math Problem – Example 3
Chlorine Contact Time Calculations
Geometry Math – Example 1 Cylinder (Pipe)
Geometry Math – Example 1 Cylinder (Tank)
Geometry Math – Example 1 Rectangle (Tank)
Geometry Math – Example 2 Cylinder (Tank)
Geometry Math – Example 2 Rectangle (Tank)
How to Calculate Chemical Feed Rate
How to Calculate Chlorine Dosage at a Water Treatment Plant
How to calculate detention time
Log Removal: Water Treatment Practice Problems
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 1
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 2
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 3
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 4
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 5
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 6
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 7
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 8
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 9
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 10
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 11
Operator-in-Training Math Practice Quiz 12
Problem Solved: Calculating Tank Volume – Water Treatment, Distribution System and Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Calculating Trench Volume – Distribution System Math
Problem Solved: Calculating Volume Removed – Distribution System Math
Problem Solved: Chemical Dose with Chlorine Tablets – Water Treatment Math
Problem Solved: Chemical Per Day Formula – Distribution System Math
Problem Solved: Chlorine Demand – Distribution System Math
Problem Solved: Chlorine Dose – Water Treatment
Problem Solved: Chlorine Per Day – Distribution Math
Problem Solved: Detention Time – Water Treatment
Problem Solved: Flow Rate Formula – Water Treatment, Distribution and Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Chemical Blending – Water Treatment
Problem Solved: Chemical Solutions – Water Treatment
Water Math Bonus – Specific Capacity & Detention Time
Water Math Bonus – Surface Loading Rate & Unit Filter Run Volume
Water Math: Calculating Water Level – Texas Class B
Water Math: Calculate Volume in Gallons – Texas Class D
Water Math: Chlorine Demand – Texas Class C
Water Math: Chlorine Demand – Texas Class D
Water Math: Chlorine Dosage (lbs per day) – Texas Class D
Water Math: Chlorine Dosage – Texas Class D
Water Math: Dirt Removal – Texas Class C
Water Math: Feet of Head – Texas Class C
Water Math: Feet of Head – Texas Class D
Water Math: Gallons to Tons Conversion – Texas Class C
Water Math: GPD to MGD – Texas Class C
Water Math: GPM to MGD – Texas Class D
Water Math: Meter Calculations – Texas Class C
Water Math: MGD Flow from Multiple Wells – Texas Class B
Water Math: MGD to GPM – Texas Class C
Water Math: MGD to GPM – Texas Class D
Water Math: Pipe Volume Calculation – Texas Class C
Water Math: Sections of Pipe Required – Texas Class D
Water Math: Static Water Level – Texas Class B
Water Math: Stock Solution – Texas Class B
Water Math – Tank Capacity – Texas Class C
Water Math: Well Drawdown – Texas Class C
Water Math: Well Drawdown – Texas Class D
Water Math: Well Production – Texas Class C
WSO Water Treatment Grade 1: Operator Math 1, Ch. 2
WSO Water Treatment Grade 2: Operator Math: Volume Measurement, Ch. 2
Wastewater Math
California Grade 1 Wastewater Math
California Grade 2 Wastewater Math
California Grade 3 Wastewater Math
California Grade 4 & 5 Wastewater Math
Digester Loading Rate Calculation
How to Calculate F-M Ratio – Wastewater Math
How to Calculate Organic Loading into a Pond – Wastewater Math
How-to Use Excel for Calculations and Conversions for Wastewater Math – Wastewater Dan videos
Intro to Velocity Calculations and Hydraulic Retention Time – Part 1
Intro to Velocity Calculations and Hydraulic Retention Time – Part 2
Intro to Velocity Calculations and Hydraulic Retention Time – Part 3
Intro to Velocity Calculations and Hydraulic Retention Time – Part 4
Intro to Velocity Calculations and Hydraulic Retention Time – Part 5
Intro to Velocity Calculations and Hydraulic Retention Time – Part 6
Problem Solved: BOD – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: BOD Removal Efficiency – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Calculating Tank Volume – Water Treatment, Distribution System and Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Calculating VS Pumped to a Digester – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Chlorinator Feed Rate – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: DAF Solid Loading Rate – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Detention Time – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Energy Savings Due to Pump Efficiency – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Flow Rate Formula – Water Treatment, Distribution and Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Flow Rate (Gr. 1) – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Flow Rate (Gr. 3) – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Grit Removal Rate – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Heat Value BTUs – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: MCRT – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: MLSS – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Organic Loading – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Oxygen Transfer to Water – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Percent Solids Recovery – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Pond Hydraulic Loading – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Price Per Day Calculation – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Pump Discharge Rate – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Suspended Solid Weight Per Day – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Volatile Solids Reduction – Wastewater Math
Problem Solved: Volume – Wastewater Math
Pump Run Time to Reduce Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) Calculation
Solids Retention Time: Wastewater Treatment Practice Problems
Volatile Suspended Solids Loading Rate to Anaerobic Digester Calculation
Wastewater Calculations – Problem of the Day
Theory
Backflow, Backpressure and Backsiphonage
Disinfection Breakpoint Chlorination
Project Management: Mission and Vision
Project Management: Planning the Project
Project Management: Steps in Managing a Project
Project Management: The Role of a Project Manager
Project Management: Work Breakdown Structure
Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) Valve – Backflow Prevention
Wastewater Collection: Method of Conveyance
Wastewater Treatment: Data and Records
Wastewater Treatment: Flow Equalization
Wastewater Treatment: Odour Control Methods
Wastewater Treatment: Preliminary Treatment
Wastewater Treatment: Grit Removal
Water Collection System: Design, Layout and System Capacity
Water Collection System: Low Pressure System Components
Water Collection System: System Components
Water Distribution: Backflow Prevention
Water Distribution: Cross Connection Control
Water Distribution: Fire Hydrant Parts and Classification
Water Distribution: Hydrant Installation and Types of Fire Hydrants
Water Distribution: Pipe Joints
Water Distribution: Pipe Material
Water Distribution: System Design and Layout
Water Distribution: Valve Modes of Operation
Water Distribution: Valve Types
Water Treatment: Chemical Feed Equipment and Flash Mixing
Water Treatment: Coagulant Aids
Water Treatment: Coagulation Chemistry Basics
Water Treatment: Coagulation Flocculation Basics
Water Treatment: Coagulation Process Operation and Jar Testing
Water Treatment: Flocculation Process Operation
Water Treatment: Well Construction
Water Utility Management: Project Management
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Wednesday’s With Warren: Water Operator Training Videos
Free Small Systems Training from the Government of Canada
Regulatory Resources for Ontario Systems
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Regulatory Resources for Ontario Systems
The following links are sorted by their relevance to categories of drinking water systems.
If you are unsure of what regulation your system falls under, the documents below provide information on O. Reg. 170/03 and O. Reg. 319/08 systems.
Drinking Water Systems Under O. Reg. 170/03
Drinking Water Systems Under O. Reg. 319/08
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Large O. Reg. 170/03 Systems
2015 Watermain disinfection procedure
2020 Watermain disinfection procedure
A Guide for Drinking Water System Owners Seeking To Undertake a Backflow Prevention Program
A Student’s Guide to Drinking Water and Wastewater Operator Certification
Certification Guide for Operators and Water Quality Analysts of Drinking Water Systems
Design Guidelines for Drinking-Water Systems
Drinking Water Operator-In-Training Requirements
Experience as a Drinking Water Operator
Find Licensed Well Contractors
Guide for Applying for Drinking Water Works Permit Amendments, License Amendments
Guide for Applying for Fragmentation and Relief from Regulatory Requirements
Guide to Permit to Take Water Application Form
Guide to Supporting Information Required for a Municipal Drinking Water License Renewal
Laboratories Licensed to Test for Lead
Notice of Adverse Test Results and Issue Resolution
Ontario’s Drinking Water Quality Management Standard – Pocket Guide
Ontario Water Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40
O. Reg. 128/04: Certification of Drinking Water System Operators and Water Quality Analysts
O. Reg. 169/03: Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards
O. Reg. 170/03: Drinking Water Systems
O. Reg. 248/03: Drinking Water Testing Services
O. Reg. 284/07: Source Protection Areas and Regions
O. Reg. 387/04: Water Taking and Transfer
Overall Responsible Operator vs. Operator-in-Charge
Practices for Collection and Handling of Drinking Water Samples
Procedure for Disinfection of Drinking Water in Ontario
Questions and Answers – Watermain Disinfection Procedure
Request for Early Implementation of the Watermain Disinfection Procedure
Required Qualifications to Operate, Test or Sample Drinking Water Systems
Taking Care of Your Drinking Water: A Guide for Members of Municipal Councils
Technical Support Document for Ontario Drinking Water Standards, Objectives and Guidelines
Training Requirements for Drinking Water Operators
Water and Energy Conservation Guidance Manual for Sewage Works
Watermain Disinfection Procedure
Water Quality Analyst Experience and Director Approved Course
Water Supply Wells: Requirements and Best Practices
Well Regulation – Well Construction Licensing (technical bulletin)
Well Regulation – Well Maintenance (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Completing the New Well’s Structure (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Flowing Wells (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Installing Equipment in a Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Siting a New Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Abandonment: How to Plug and Seal a Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Abandonment: When to Plug and Seal a Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Disinfection (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Repairs and Other Alterations (technical bulletin)
Small O. Reg. 170/03 Systems
A Guide for Operators and Owners of Drinking Water Systems that Serve Designated Facilities
A Guide for Owners and Operators of Non-Municipal Year-Round Residential Drinking Water Systems
Application Form for Fragmentation or Relief from Regulatory Requirements form
Declaration of Professional Engineer and Notice of Completion for changes to a drinking water system
Drinking Water System Profile Information form
Find Licensed Well Contractors
Flushing and Sampling for Lead
Flushing Plumbing in Schools, Private Schools and Day Nurseries
Flushing your Plumbing: At-a-glance guide for schools, private schools and child care centres
Guide for Applying for Drinking Water Works Permit Amendments, License Amendments
Guide for Applying for Fragmentation and Relief from Regulatory Requirements
Guide for Schools, Private Schools and Day Nurseries on Flushing and Testing for Lead
Guide to Permit to Take Water Application Form
How to Maintain Your Trained Person Designation
Identify and control excess lead in drinking water in schools and child care centres
Laboratories Licensed to Test for Lead
Laboratory Services Notification for adding or changing labs
Notice of Adverse Test Results and Issue Resolution
Ontario Drinking Water Regulations for Small Systems
O. Reg. 128/04: Certification of Drinking Water System Operators and Water Quality Analysts
O. Reg. 169/03: Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards
O. Reg. 170/03: Drinking Water Systems
O. Reg. 243/07: Schools, Private Schools and Day Nurseries
Practices for Collection and Handling of Drinking Water Samples
Procedure for Disinfection of Drinking Water in Ontario
Questions and Answers – Watermain Disinfection Procedure
Request for Early Implementation of the Watermain Disinfection Procedure
Required Qualifications to Operate, Test or Sample Drinking Water Systems
Rules for non-municipal drinking water systems
Sampling for Lead: At-a-Glance guide for schools, private schools and child care centres
Sampling for Lead in Schools, Private Schools and Day Nurseries
Technical Support Document for Ontario Drinking Water Standards, Objectives and Guidelines
Training Manual for Supervised Persons Conducting Operational Checks
Watermain disinfection procedure
Water Supply Wells: Requirements and Best Practices
Well Regulation – Well Construction Licensing (technical bulletin)
Well Regulation – Well Maintenance (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Completing the New Well’s Structure (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Flowing Wells (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Installing Equipment in a Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Siting a New Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Abandonment: How to Plug and Seal a Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Abandonment: When to Plug and Seal a Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Disinfection (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Repairs and Other Alterations (technical bulletin)
O. Reg. 319/08 Systems
Find Licensed Well Contractors
Guide for Applying for Drinking Water Works Permit Amendments, License Amendments
Laboratories Licensed to Test for Lead
Laboratory Services Notification (LSN) Small Drinking Water Systems Regulation (O.Reg. 319/08)
Notice of Adverse Test Results and Issue Resolution – Small Drinking Water Systems (MOHLTC)
Ontario Water Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40
O. Reg. 169/03: Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards
O. Reg. 319/08: Small Drinking Water Systems
O. Reg. 387/04: Water Taking and Transfer
Practices for Collection and Handling of Drinking Water Samples
Procedure for Disinfection of Drinking Water in Ontario
Small Drinking Water System Identification
Small Drinking Water Systems under the Health Protection and Promotion Act – Treatment Options
Small Drinking Water Systems under the Health Protection and Promotion Act – Sampling and Testing
Small Drinking Water Systems under the Health Protection and Promotion Act – Operator Training
Small Drinking Water Systems under the Health Protection and Promotion Act – Get to Know the Law
Small Drinking Water Systems under the Health Protection and Promotion Act – Source Water
Technical Support Document for Ontario Drinking Water Standards, Objectives and Guidelines
Watermain disinfection procedure
Water Supply Wells: Requirements and Best Practices
Well Regulation – Well Construction Licensing (technical bulletin)
Well Regulation – Well Maintenance (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Completing the New Well’s Structure (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Flowing Wells (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Installing Equipment in a Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Siting a New Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Abandonment: How to Plug and Seal a Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Abandonment: When to Plug and Seal a Well (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Disinfection (technical bulletin)
Wells Regulation – Well Repairs and Other Alterations (technical bulletin)
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First Nations Water System Resources
Small Drinking Water Systems Resources
2021 Annual Reports on Drinking Water in Ontario
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Well Construction and Licensing
The licensing of well contractors and technicians promotes and supports enforcement of safe environmental practices to maintain the health of Ontario’s groundwater resources. You will need a well technician license or employ a person with a well technician license to construct, maintain, repair or upgrade a well.
This collection of resources was assembled for well contractors, technicians and anyone interested in learning the rules for constructing, maintaining or making repairs to a water well.
Rules for the person who is constructing a new water supply well.
You can also find the full set of requirements for well construction and licensing at:
Find a Contractor
- Find Licensed Well Contractors – Use this directory to find licensed well contractors.
- Find an Ontario Ground Water Association (OGWA) Member Contractor in your Area – Use this directory to find a contractor.
Licensing & Records
- Well Contractor License – How to apply for and renew a well contractor license so you can operate a well construction business.
- Well Technician License – How to apply for and renew a well technician license, as well as add a new class(es).
- Well Records – How to complete, submit or get a copy of a well record.
Technical Bulletins for Ontario’s Wells Regulation
- Completing the New Well’s Structure
- Completing the Structure of the New Test Hole or Dewatering Well
- Constructing New Multi-Level Monitoring Test Holes
- Constructing New Test Holes & Dewatering Wells
- Constructing New Test Holes & Dewatering Wells in Operation for No Longer than 180 Days
- Constructing New Uncased Test Holes & Dewatering Wells in Operation for No Longer than 30 Days
- Exempted Activities Performed on Wells, Including Test Holes & Dewatering Wells
- Flowing Test Holes and Dewatering Wells
- Flowing Wells
- Installing Equipment in a Well
- Licensing (Class 5) for individuals who Perform Tests on Wells
- New Construction of the Hole, Casing, Well Screen and Annular Space
- Shallow Works Test Holes and Dewatering Wells
- Site Considerations & Initial Planning for Test Holes & Dewatering Wells
- Siting a New Well
- Test Hole and Dewatering Well Licensing
- Test Hole & Dewatering Well Maintenance
- Test Hole & Dewatering Well Repairs & Alterations
- Test holes and dewatering wells – Requirements and best management practices
- Understanding the Meaning of Well, Test Hole and Dewatering Well
- Water Supply Wells: Requirements and Best Practices
- Well Abandonment: How to Plug and Seal a Test Hole or Dewatering Well
- Well Abandonment: How to Plug and Seal a Well
- Well Abandonment: When to Plug and Seal a Well
- Well Construction Licensing
- Well Disinfection
- Well Maintenance
- Well Record, Reporting & Tagging for a Test Hole & Dewatering Wells
- Well Repairs and Other Alterations
Well Technician Training
- Fleming College – Ontario Well Technician training courses at Fleming College including courses to obtain your license and courses to maintain your license.
- Lusk Geo Inc. – Provides training in groundwater, water wells, geothermal systems and Well Technician Licensing.
Associations
- Ontario Ground Water Association – a not for profit association consisting of professional members who are involved in the ground water industry in Ontario. They include — Well Drillers, Environmental/Geotechnical Drillers, Pump Installers, Manufacturers and Suppliers, as well as Scientists and Engineers. Included are the company owners as well as their employees.
- Canadian Water Quality Association – representing the Canadian water quality improvement industry.
- Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association – representing the onsite and decentralized wastewater industry in Ontario, including educators, regulators, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and other parties.
- Hydrogeologists Without Borders – a Canadian non-profit organization and registered charity, based in Calgary.
- Canadian National Ground Water Association – a Canadian non-profit consisting of members of the ground water industry across Canada.
- Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (PGO) – governs the practice of professional geoscience in Ontario.
- Professional Engineers of Ontario – the licensing and regulating body for engineering in the province.
Water Testing
- Well Wise Water Testing Program– administered by the Ontario Ground Water Association. This program provides cost effective water testing for things other than bacteria in your water. Metals, minerals, salts, fuels, solvents, fluoride, mercury, sulfate, tannin/lignin, pesticides/herbicides, and glyphosates. Test bottles are shipped to you with return freight included. Not for Profit water testing.
- Public Health Unit (PHU) Testing – Find your local PHU for information on free well water testing for E. Coli and Coliform bacteria. Check your water spring, summer, and fall.
- List of Licensed Laboratories in Ontario – This is a list of laboratories licensed to perform drinking water tests in Ontario. Prior to submitting samples please contact the licensed laboratory for pricing .
- Testing Well Water – An instructional video on how to take an accurate sample of your well water for E. Coli and Coliform bacteria testing.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Proposed Regulatory Changes
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is proposing regulatory changes that would allow it and system owners and operating authorities to act quickly to help ensure the province’s drinking water systems and sewage works have the staff needed to continue operations during an emergency. These proposed changes align with temporary measures we enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic and would only be available for use during an emergency that could affect continuity of water related services.
The proposed changes to Ontario’s drinking water and wastewater operator regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 and the Ontario Water Resources Act include:
- Emergency related amendments that aim to help address drinking water and wastewater operator certification issues that may arise during an emergency or its aftermath and provide system owners and operating authorities of drinking water systems and wastewater facilities with temporary staffing options, while continuing to uphold strong environmental protection and ensuring the health and safety of Ontarians and the natural environment.
- Strike and lock-out related amendments that would formalize and clarify the process for owners and operating authorities of drinking water systems and wastewater facilities to request ministry Director’s direction and/or exemption from operator certification requirements during a strike or lock-out.
- Amendments to harmonize the circumstances under which the ministry Director may revoke or suspend a drinking water operator’s certificate or wastewater operator’s licence.
We invite you to view the full proposals on the Environmental Registry and provide your feedback by July 2, 2021:
- Proposed amendments to drinking water operator and water quality analyst certification regulation to address impacts of emergencies (019-3513)
- Proposed amendments to wastewater operator licensing regulation to address impacts of emergencies (019-3515)
MECP staff will continue to support you during this difficult time. Please contact your local ministry district office if you are experiencing operator staffing shortages that may lead to a break in continuity of operations, so that we can discuss potential options to help ensure continued safe operations.
Ontario’s drinking water remains among the best protected in the world. Working with our partners and municipalities, we will continue to ensure our drinking water is held to Ontario’s high safety standards, and that the environment continues to be protected.
If you have any questions, please email: operator.certification.moe@ontario.ca
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Mandatory Certificate Renewal (MCR) Course Resources
This post provides resources for WCWC’s Mandatory Certificate Renewal (MCR) course.
Visit our course catalog to view all our training courses and the upcoming schedule.
To view the course overview and details, click here.
Supporting Documents
- Information for Property Owners about Lead Water Service Line Replacement
- Using ultraviolet (UV) disinfection on drinking water systems
- Filtration processes technical bulletin
- Trihalomethane and haloacetic acid sampling and reporting requirements technical bulletin
- Residual chlorine analyzers technical bulletin
- Ontario Traffic Manual – Book 7 – Temporary Conditions
- CBC – Carleton Place Crash on Highway 7
- GeoPro Lone Work Safety System
- Response to Adverse Drinking Water Quality Incidents
- Guidance for Issuing and Rescinding Boil Water Advisories in Canadian Drinking Water Supplies
Tools
Videos
For more course information or assistance registering, contact training@wcwc.ca.
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