Who is responsible for sending sampling reports to IDEM?

The responsibility for sending sampling reports to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) falls under the purview of the Water System Operator. This individual is typically tasked with overseeing the operation of the water system, which includes ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining water quality standards.

The Water System Operator is directly responsible for the day-to-day management of water treatment facilities and must ensure that monitoring and sampling are conducted as mandated by IDEM. They collate data from various testing and sampling efforts and ensure that reports are accurately submitted to the appropriate regulatory bodies, including IDEM.

While other roles such as the Water System Technician, Quality Control Manager, and Laboratory Analyst have important functions within the water system, their specific responsibilities generally focus on technical operations, quality management, and laboratory analysis, respectively. These roles support the Water System Operator, but it is the operator who formally handles the reporting to IDEM. This structured division of duties helps maintain regulatory compliance and promotes water safety within the community.