Water master
Water masters work in waterworks or at water supply companies (WVU). They manage water extraction, water treatment and water storage. Mainly a water master ensures a consistently high quality of the drinking water according to the drinking water ordinance and for the supply of the population with drinking water in sufficient quantity.
The water master works closely with the health department, the lower water authority , the community and the fire department .
The tasks of the water master essentially concern the following areas:
- Operation and monitoring of the systems, taking into account the quality and safety requirements
- Planning and monitoring the use of resources
- Recognizing and assessing malfunctions and initiating suitable countermeasures
- Supervision of the maintenance of the plant and equipment
- Organizational and personnel management tasks
The systems of a water supply company, which are the focus of the work of a water master, are in detail elevated tanks (reserve) or water tower , pipe network and house connections, pressure boosting systems (DEA), control technology and remote control systems , wells for pumping raw water and drinking water treatment systems .
Laws
The laws and regulations to be complied with for working with drinking water and systems for drinking water supply are clearly regulated. This includes
- Water Resources Act
- German Infection Protection Act
- Food and consumer goods law
- Plant Protection Act
- Wastewater Tax Act
In addition, the DIN standards and worksheets and guidelines of the German Association for Gas and Water (DVGW) , the corresponding EU laws and guidelines and the regulations of the employers' liability insurance association must be observed.
Individual proof
- ↑ German Association for Gas and Water (DVGW - Ed.) (2005). New regulation from 2005. Advancement training. Certified water master. Certified water master. ( Memento of August 27, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) on the DVGW website ( PDF file; accessed March 23, 2009; 547 kB).