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Information on water and wastewater operators and waste disposal grounds.

Listing This link is to a PDF file. (2011 September) of facilities permitted by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment with certified operators, the system's and operator's classification. Note: Not all communities with a Regional/Contract Operator may be listed. Emergency/Contact Poster for operators to list phone numbers and contacts is available.

The Drinking Water Information Binder This link will take you to an external website. (produced by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment) has been provided to operators of water and wastewater treatment plants in Saskatchewan. Operators will receive revised and/or new documentation to be included. Factsheets (Part 1 and Part 2) were developed to inform waterworks owners, managers and operators about provincial regulation of planning, building and operating a waterworks.

Information This link is to a PDF file. for water and wastewater operators in Saskatchewan. New and existing waterworks and sewage works must be under the direction of a certified operator. Amendments to The Environmental Management Protection Act, 2002 regarding Easements.

H1N1 Influenza and Drinking Water Pandemic flu planning for the water sector is available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Pandemic flu could affect the capability of water system operators to operate and maintain their systems adequately due to increased absenteeism at their systems and at other interdependent sectors that provide essential materials and supplies. The Pandemic Influenza Fact Sheet provides information to assist the water sector in integrating pandemic planning into existing business continuity and emergency response plans and reducing the risk to public health that would be caused by disruption in operation of water systems. Saskatchewan Ministry of Health has information including H1N1 common questions

Certification and Training

Operators must meet standards of education, experience and examination explained in the Operator Certification Program This link is to a PDF file. and the Regional/Contract Operator Program This link is to a PDF file.. The Operator Certification Board This link is to a PDF file. (OCB) accepts all certification applications. After July 15, 2005, insurance firms may no longer provide liability coverage This link is to a PDF file. to facilities without a certified operator. A number of agencies This link is to a PDF file. provide training, workshops and examination sittings for water and waste operators:

Other available documents:

Forms

  • Annual Notification to Consumers Guidelines for Compliance and Templates (City and Town forms) EPB 236 (see Drinking Water Binder - Tab 7)
  • Application for a Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Sewage Works - Lagoon EPB 268B (pdf This link is to a PDF file. | Word )
  • Application for a Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Sewage Works - Mechanical EPB 268A (pdf This link is to a PDF file. | Word )
  • Application for a Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Waterworks EPB 226 (pdf This link is to a PDF file. | Word )
  • Application for Permit to Construct, Extend or Alter Existing Works EPB 200 (pdf This link is to a PDF file. | Word )
  • Application for a Permit to Operate Hygienic Use Waterworks EPB 279 (pdf This link is to a PDF file. | Word )
  • Hygienic Use Labels (using Avery Label #8293 or #5293 in Word documents) to comply with Section 36(b) of The Water Regulation
  • Waterworks System Assessment (WSA) Checklist (pdf This link is to a PDF file. | Excel Excel file)
  • Application for Permit to Establish a Waste Disposal Ground EPB 325 App A (pdf This link is to a PDF file.)

Guides and Suppliers

Standards

The Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Standards 2002 This link is to a PDF file. sets out the standards for the classification of water and wastewater works and the qualifications for the certification of the operators of those facilities.

Documents below are additional standards found in The Water Regulations, 2002.

Waste Disposal Grounds

The Waste Disposal Grounds Binder (produced by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment) has been provided to operators of waste disposal grounds in Saskatchewan. Information regarding current Municipal Waste Management Status is also available.

 
Quick Fact: Water uses and consumption: toilet flush - 15-20L; shower (10 min.) - 100L; tub bath - 60L; automatic dishwashing - 40L; dishwashing by hand - 35L; hand washing - 8L (with tap running); brushing teeth - 10L (with tap running); outdoor watering - 35L/min; washing machine - 225L.