(a) All treatment systems in the water quality treatment district shall be under responsible charge of an operator with demonstrated knowledge and experience with the type of treatment systems in use in the district, as determined by the State.

(b) The water quality treatment district shall monitor treated and untreated water for the parameters and at the frequency stated in the written approval. Samples taken to demonstrate compliance with water quality standards or guidelines shall be analyzed in an approved laboratory as defined by section 5-1.74 of this Part. Analysis of operational samples shall be made by an analyst with demonstrated competence using appropriate equipment, as determined by the State.

(c) The water quality treatment district shall report all available sample results to the State quarterly within 15 days of the end of a quarter, except when treated water exceeds a standard or guideline requiring State notification. Results exceeding a standard or guideline requiring State notification shall be reported to the State and to the impacted consumers in the water quality treatment district within 48 hours of learning the results.

(d) The water quality treatment district shall submit an annual report covering the previous calendar year to the State on or before July 1st each year. The annual report shall contain, but not be limited, to the following applicable items: