Wastewater Resources
Wastewater Resources are listed below in order to help wastewater systems and their wastewater operations specialists in Minnesota provide a quality water supply to rural areas, increase their operational and management knowledge, increase public awareness of water quality vulnerability and source water protection, and to increase the professionalism of system personnel.
Wastewater System Related Rules
Minnesota Rules: Chapter 7001: Permits and Certifications
Wastewater Certification Rule: Chapter 9400
Wastewater System Operations Specialist Certification
MPCA Wastewater Exam Application Form
PCA Wastewater Exam Requirements
MPCA Frequently Asked Questions on Certification
MPCA Need To Know for Exams
Wastewater System Operations Specialist Training
Water System Operations Specialist Training Record form
Water and Wastewater System Checklist
Wastewater System Operations Specialist Needs:
EPA Understanding Lagoon Requirements Under 40 C.F.R. Part 503: Best Management Practices for Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge Part 1
EPA Lagoon Troubleshooting Manual
Capacity, Management, Operation and Maintenance checklist from EPA
Sanitary Sewer System Assessment from LMC
eDMR Quick Reference -MPCA
Downloads for Attachments to eDMR’s and Supplemental Forms from MPCA
Math Formula Conversion Sheet
MPCA Wastewater Needs
MRWA Pump Calibration Worksheet
Manhole Inspection Form
MPCA’s NPDES Manual
EPA’s Office of Wastewater Management
Sample Municipal Ordinances
Sample Public Notices
Sample Municipal Job Descriptions
