The Safe Drinking Water Act requires that a community water system be under the responsible supervision of a certified operator. We are available to fulfill the following duties and responsibilities for you.
- File annual “Consumer Confidence Reports” required by Montana State and Federal Regulator
- Perform Level 1 Assessments and recommend corrective action(s)
- Supervise treatment and assure proper monitoring, testing, and control of the system
- Perform required routine bacteriological testing and reporting
- Keep water system plans and “Operations & Maintenance Manual” up to date
- Monitor and oversee the operation of well pumps and pressure tanks
- Collect and transport water samples for required routinely scheduled bacteriological testing
- Test, clean, disinfect, and ensure equipment is protected from corrosion & contamination
- Monitor pump motors to detect unusual noises, vibrations, and excessive heat or wear
- Supervise the repairs of pumps, motors, chlorinators and control valves
- Safely handle, store, and utilize treatment chemicals and on-site equipment
- Maintain safety records and prepare required routine written reports
- Troubleshoot and provide for correction of electrical & mechanical equipment problems
- Monitor for hazardous atmospheres in confined spaces and correct detected problems
- Facilitate the required safety and compliance inspections
- Post safety rules, and provide safety training
- Communicate effectively with Owners, employees, and regulatory personnel
o Provide cost estimates and suggest budgets for future needs, repairs, or replacement activities
o Prepare the required “Operations & Maintenance” (O&M) Manual
o Clean and disinfect storage tanks as required
o Flush and clean water mains
o Inspect, adjust, and clean the pump seals, packing glands, and clean mechanical seals
o Perform efficiency tests on pumps, wells, and other equipment
o Field water-related complaints and work to resolve user issues
o Discuss with water users their water-related concerns or requests for information
o Issue (mail, email, publish) “Health Notices,” other consumer notifications, as required
o Conduct any testing or sampling beyond the routine monthly bacteriological testing above (i.e., radiation, lead and/or copper, arsenic, nitrate, nitrite, or any other non-bacteriological analytes)
o Service individual points-of-use softening, in-house treatment systems or filtration units
o Respond to unscheduled water-related events and system emergencies.
o Other Water Systems Services as requested by Owner and accepted by MWS
o Provide separate billing for mileage expenses, parts, supplies or Operator time necessitated by any of the non-routine items above
Note: ● indicates services included as “routine services” in the Letter of Engagement’s Basic Package arrangement, while ○ indicates services provided at a separate hourly rate when needed