Standards & Certifications
What a Level 2 Certified Operator is
Water and wastewater operators in Saskatchewan are certified in levels by the Government of Saskatchewan. Certification is earned through examination plus documented hands-on operating experience, and it has to be maintained. Level 2 covers the operation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems of real size and complexity. It is not an entry-level ticket.
In practical terms: Level 2 is above the minimum certification the City of Saskatoon requires of a contractor working on private fire hydrants. When Prairie Underground works on your system, the person doing the work holds the certification, not just the company.
Standards we follow
Sets the inspection and flow-testing requirements for private fire hydrants, including annual testing and testing after each use.
Governs how flow tests are conducted and how available flow is calculated and marked on the hydrant.
Certification held personally by the operator on site, above the minimum required to work on private hydrants in Saskatoon.