Town appoints new water quality official
The municipality has appointed a new compliance coordinator for the town’s drinking water system.
Minto council appointed Todd Rogers compliance coordinator and drinking water quality management standard (DWQMS) representative on Feb. 2. Rogers was also appointed as alternate overall responsible operator (ORO) for the town’s water system.
A staff report from public works director Brian Hansen and water foreman Wayne Metzger explained that Darrell Buehler, who previously held the positions, will retire on Feb. 26 after 18 years with the town.
The report pointed out the town is required to maintain a compliance coordinator and DWQMS representative for the water systems.
Last September, when council approved hiring an operator to maintain the level of service needed 24/7 including the on-call system, it was on the understanding Rogers would assume many of Buehler’s responsibilities.
The Safe Drinking Water Act also requires municipalities maintain an ORO with at least a Class 2 water licence for municipal water systems. Metzger is the ORO for the municipality.
