S.D. Admin. R. 74:21:02:35

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 74:21:02:35 - Definitions

Terms as used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Population equivalent," for a water treatment plant or water distribution system, the equivalent of the number of persons who would normally require the same amount of water. It is computed by dividing the average annual daily production of a system, in gallons, by 100;

(2) "Population equivalent," for a wastewater treatment plant or collection system, the calculated population which would normally contribute the same amount of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) per day. It is computed on the basis of 0.17 pounds of 5-day, 20 degrees centigrade, BOD per capita per day;

(3) "Direct responsible charge," in smaller facilities where shift operation is not required, the person who is responsible and in active charge of the water treatment or wastewater treatment plant's or system's performance and operation. In larger facilities where shift operation is required, "direct responsible charge" means both active daily on-site technical direction and supervision and active daily on-site charge of an operating shift or a major segment of a system or facility. In facilities where shift operation is required, "direct responsible charge" is that person designated by the entity or municipality to serve as a supervisor for one on-site shift operation of a system or facility;

(4) "Operator," a person who is in direct responsible charge of the operation of a water treatment plant or wastewater treatment plant or the person who is in direct responsible charge of the operation of a water distribution system or a wastewater collection system;

(5) "Available," based on system size, complexity, and source water quality, a certified operator must be on site or able to be contacted as needed to initiate the appropriate action in a timely manner;

(6) "Operating Shift," the period of time during which necessary operator decisions are made that affect public health for proper operation of the system.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:21:02:35

6 SDR 49, effective 11/19/1979; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective 7/1/1987; 27 SDR 53, effective 12/4/2000.

General Authority: SDCL 34A-3-24.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-3-24.