How do you know if your apartment complex requires a licensed operator ? If you have 93 or more residential units or convey more than 25,000 gallons per day (GPD), then the answer is yes.

 

 

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If you meet the above criteria, or recently received a letter from your municipality with a wastwater collection system questionnaire, please contact us at 856-858-5750 or john.meier@wrmops.com to discuss your options.

Below is some additional background.

 

 

Collections System Licensed Operator

A licensed operator is someone licensed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to oversee both water and wastewater systems. These systems are graded on scale from 1 to 4 based on complexity and population size. The wastewater collections systems within an apartment complex are most commonly classified as C-1 systems.

Any licensed operator holding a C-1 license or higher is eligible to oversee an apartment collection system. An operator must notify NJDEP of becoming Operator of Direct Responsible Charge, and will at that point become legally responsible for keeping the system operating according to NJDEP standards. https://www.state.nj.us/dep/exams/docs/statut_58.11-64.pdf

 

The licensed operator ensures the following:

  • The system is maintained properly
  • Grease traps are operating properly
  • Pump stations are operating properly
  • Any system overflows are handled according to NJDEP standards, including notifications
  • Primary contact with NJDEP for all system-related matters
  • Coordinate contaminant montoring, where applicable

 

WRM has on staff multiple individuals holding C-2, C-3, and C-4 licenses.

 

 

So all I need is a licensed operator?

Technically speaking, yes, as long as the individual holds a valid NJDEP collections system (C-1 or higher) license they will be eligible as Licensed Operator of Responsible Charge. There is a NJDEP form that will have to be signed by the operator and property owner. We recommend obtaining a copy of the individual’s license and keep it for your records.

WRM is committed to providing the exact service we propose. We only provide proposals after a site visit and system assessment, tailoring each one to the individual system. Our staff of experienced operators is backed by a management team committed to the highest quality service.

 

If your apartment complex requires a licensed operator , we hope to hear from you about how WRM can help. 856-304-0573 john.meier@wrmops.com