Thank for allowing operators to have a say in these matter. I think we all need to do are notary to provide safe drinking water and wastewater to be collected.
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Professional engineers should be only permitted to operate in an emergency if they have 5 years of experience (like managers) in the appropriate field. Don't want a bridge engineer operating a water plant. Don't want a P. Eng. who mostly does max day calculations repairing a valve.
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I believe that these proposals under emergencies make perfect sense as I have witnessed the struggles through this current pandemic. The only suggestions I think that could be altered in this proposal are:
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The proposed changes look good overall. It does not seem reasonable, however, to all people to operate drinking water systems just because they hold an engineering or engineering tech degree/diploma.
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If you want to make sure you are ready for the next emergency. If it is a pandemic or whatever the case may be, why wouldn't you implement measures that better support your staff with policies that limit worker contact and allow the operators to continue to do their essential jobs.
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Water operators should be classified as essential workers like Police and Firefighters. We provide a life sustaining service to our communities.
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I am a certified Water Treatment Operator with over 20 years experience in a class 4 plant. I have also worked in water distribution & wastewater treatment. I currently posses a class 4 water treatment, class 2 water distribution & water quality analyst certificates.
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I strongly appose these changes. This field is one that needs to be treated as a profession and not something that can be replaced with "Temps". To enact such changes would hinder the fairness for unionized employees in respect to the bargaining process.
I think this is a little late, and quite unnecesarry... vaccines are rolling out, and with this means a sense of normalcy returning to our society. Classes for certifications are still running, and have been throughout the pandemic.
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I have reviewed the proposed changes and like that they provide more flexibility for drinking water and wastewater system owners during a pandemic or similar sustained emergency event.
Here are my comments for consideration.
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No immediate questions or concerns with the proposal. Just felt that in lieu of any questions or comments - acknowledging the opportunity to do so is worthwhile.
NO!! If you care about the public's health and want to continue providing the safest water quality, support water operators in times of emergencies and negotiations . Water is essential!
The rules and regulations regarding safe drinking water were put in place for a reason. Remember Walkerton? Certifications are required because there are alot of potential issues that lack of experience can not only make worse but could make catastrophic. Please don't allow this to happen.
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This proposal is not only dangerous, it is an insult to all operators who have trained to insure our water systems are maintained according to regulations.
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