Leo Malinak

Water Circuit Rider

Leo has over 31 years of experience working with water and wastewater and is certified class 3A, 4B, and 3C. He has experience in water operation and maintenance, chlorination, submersible pumps, distribution systems, security, construction, O&M, UV systems, Net DMR, permit applications, sampling, and certification. Leo worked with engineers in one major upgrade to the Water System as well as installation on a new well and elevated 250,000-gallon storage tank.  He helped facilitate three major upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment and Collection Systems as well as installation of the UV Disinfection system.

Leo has served as a member of the Water and Wastewater Operators Advisory Council from 2015 to 2021. Leo won the Water Operator of the Year award from Montana Rural Water for 2016.

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Disinfection By-Products Rule Explained

Compliance with the Stage 2 Disinfection Byproduct (DBP) Rule is required for Community (C) and Non-Transient Non-Community (NTNC) Public Water Systems that use a disinfectant other than ultraviolet light. Brian Hogenson of MDEQ has put together a fact sheet that makes this rule easier to understand. Click here to download the full PDF

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MT DEQ Operator Certification Exam resources and study materials

In Montana, all drinking water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, or water distribution systems must be operated under the supervision of a fully certified operator to ensure the proper management, operation, and maintenance of the system. DEQ administers both the water and wastewater operator certification programs and provides testing and program information services to ensure

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NRWA Launches “Unfiltered” Video Update on Legislative and Regulatory Issues

by Carol Booth DUNCAN, Okla. – The National Rural Water Association launched the “Rural Water: Unfiltered” video update today. Unfiltered features discussion and commentary from NRWA’s D.C. staff about current legislative and regulatory issues and how they affect Rural Water utilities. “NRWA is constantly looking for new ways to keep our members informed about issues

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EPA’s Hazard Mitigation Guide for Natural Disasters

This guide encourages water and wastewater utilities to work with their local mitigation planners to implement priority projects using FEMA or other source funding.  It provides an overview of the mitigation process, along with practical examples of mitigation projects to address the impacts of earthquakes, tornados, floods, drought, wildfires and power outages. Why Mitigate the

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Water Circuit Rider

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