The Water Operator Hiring And Contracting Guide is a resource that can help public water system decision-makers hire or contract with a licensed/certified water operator. Understanding how to select an operator (either a permanent employee or a contractor) and what to expect from that operator can help you ensure that your public water system complies with all state and federal regulations and delivers safe drinking water to your customers.

• Water Operator Hiring And Contracting Guide (PDF)(41 pp, 3 MB, September 2019, EPA 810-B-19-001)
  This document offers suggestions on how to find the right operator for your system, helps you to communicate with your operator about water system responsibilities, and assists with your documentation of expectations for operating the water system. This document was designed to be customized by state drinking water programs and primacy agencies prior to distribution to water systems.