2. 
4. STEP 1: Watch Recycled Water Site Supervisor Training Video
   Recycled Water Site Supervisor Training Video

   *Watch video training in its entirety prior to taking the certification exam below. 

6. STEP 2: Complete Recycled Site Supervisor Training Certification Exam
10. Recycled Water Site Supervisor Training Certification Exam
12. Water Supply
14. Q. Santa Rosa’s water supply consists of the following:

    1. a. Water purchased from Sonoma Water
    2. b. Water from the City’s groundwater wells
    3. c. Recycled Water from the Regional System
    4. d. All of the above
16. Q. Graywater is treated wastewater from showers, bathroom sinks, washing machines and bathtubs that is reused.

    1. a. True
    2. b. False
18. Q. What is the source of about 99% of Sonoma Water’s water supply?

    1. a. Desalinated ocean water
    2. b. Groundwater
    3. c. Surface water from the Russian River
    4. d. Recycled Water
20. Q. Which of these Santa Rosa water supplies is non-potable (not drinking water)?

    1. a. Water purchased from Sonoma Water
    2. b. Water from the City’s groundwater wells
    3. c. Recycled water from the Regional System
24. Recycled Water Overview
26. Q. Recycled water is

    1. a. Graywater
    2. b. Wastewater
    3. c. Wastewater that is treated to a high level and then reused for non-potable purposes
    4. d. All of the above
28. Q. Tertiary treated and disinfected recycled water is approved for drinking.

    1. a. True
    2. b. False
30. Q. Graywater is untreated wastewater from showers, bathroom sinks, washing machines and bathtubs that is reused.

    1. a. True
    2. b. False
32. Q. The recycled water produced by the Regional Water Reuse System and delivered to customers goes through: *

    1. Primary Treatment, 
    2. Secondary Treatment, 
    3. Tertiary Treatment, 
    4. Disinfection.

    1. a. True
    2. b. False
34. Q. What are the benefits of using recycled water?

    1. a. Saves drinking water by providing an alternative source of water for non-drinking water uses
    2. b. Reduces the need for fertilizer application on sites using recycled water
    3. c. Reuses a natural resource that would otherwise be released into the Laguna de Santa Rosa
    4. d. All of the above
36. Q. There are 43 allowable uses of recycled water outlined in Title 22, please list 5 approved uses:*

    Please be sure to list 5 approved uses in text box above.

38. Q. The City of Santa Rosa Recycled Water User’s Guide provides which of the following:

    1. a. City rules, regulations, and guidance for design, installation, operation and maintenance of on-site recycled water facilities.
    2. b. Information necessary to meet all applicable codes, laws, statutes and regulations concerning the use of recycled water in Santa Rosa.
    3. c. Both A and B
    4. d. None of the above
42. Recycled Water Quality and Irrigation Efficiency
44. Q. Recycled water contains more nutrients and salts than potable drinking water

    1. a. True
    2. b. False
46. Q. What is ET?

    1. a. Evapotranspiration
    2. b. Evaporation from soil and transpiration by the plants
    3. c. A movie star from the 1980s
    4. d. All of the above
48. Q. What is runoff

    1. a. Irrigation water that flows off a site instead of soaking into the soil
    2. b. Rainwater flowing off a property to the stormdrain
    3. c. Water that leaves a property due to broken sprinkler or misdirected sprinklers or broken pipes
    4. d. All of the above
52. Irrigation System Requirements
54. Q. Which color is used to designate recycled water pipes, equipment and appurtenances?*

    1. a. Red
    2. b. Blue
    3. c. Yellow
    4. d. Purple
56. Q. Hose bibs are allowed on any recycled water system.*

    1. a. True
    2. b. False
58. Q. Recycled Water Distribution systems must be clearly identified*

    1. a. True
    2. b. False
62. Cross Connection Control and Backflow Requirements
64. Q. What is cross-connection:

    1. a. A physical connection between any part of a drinking water system used and any source or system containing water or substance that is not approved for human consumption
    2. b. Direct piping between two systems, regardless of the presence of valves, backflow prevention devices, or other appurtenances
    3. c. A potable garden hose in a recycled water tank
    4. d. All of the above
66. Q. Backflow is water in a pipe that is forced to flow in reverse due to back-pressure or back-siphonage, potentially introducing a health hazard.

    1. a. True
    2. b. False
68. Q. What is the best way to prevent a cross connection?

    1. a. Maintain appropriate signage
    2. b. Perform regular inspections
    3. c. Train all personnel working on the recycled water system
    4. d. Have a Certified City of Santa Rosa Backflow Tester perform a yearly backflow test on the RP backflow assembly at the potable water meter
    5. e. All of the above
72. Site Supervisor Requirements
74. Q. Which of the following are Site Supervisor Responsibilities?

    1. a. Being the contact for the site, informing the City of possible site modifications, and informing the City of any Site Supervisor changes
    2. b. Avoiding and detecting cross-connections
    3. c. Minimizing ponding, overspray, and runoff of recycled water
    4. d. Training all personnel involved with the recycled water system including third party contractors
    5. e. All of the above
76. Q. Which of these could indicate that a cross connection exists?

    1. a. Change in drinking water pressure or in the irrigation system pressure
    2. b. Change in the appearance of drinking water
    3. c. Change in the taste and/or smell of drinking water
    4. d. All of the above
78. Q. Which of the following applies to recycled water piping?

    1. a. All new buried recycled water pipes must have continuous wording “RECYCLED WATER – DO NOT DRINK” printed on opposite sides of the pipe
    2. b. Existing buried piping converted to recycled water must be marked according to the above guidelines only if exposed, such as during installation of new pipeline or maintenance of existing pipe
    3. c. All above ground recycled water pipelines, new or existing, must be labeled with the words “RECYCLED WATER – DO NOT DRINK” to differentiate between recycled and potable water pipelines
    4. d. All of the above
82. Certification Exam Confirmation
84. Certification Exam Confirmation*

    1. I confirm that I fully understand the requirements of a certified Site Supervisor.
    2. I confirm that I have fully watched the online Site Supervisor Training certification video and that I am trained to undertake the role.
86. Date Completed*
    Date Completed
88. Name*
90. Phone Number*
91. Email Address*
93. Recycled Water Site/Address (if applicable)
Leave This Blank:


95. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
96. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

97. Submit

* indicates a required field