The Board of Licensure of Water System Operators was created by Maine Statute Chapter 22 Chapter 601 Subchapter 3. Rules developed to carry out this sub-chapter are Rules Relating to the Licensure of Water System Operators (MS Word) and include the classification of water systems determined by treatment and distribution qualities, establishes licensing requirements and procedures for initial licenses and biennial renewals. The Rules also establish the fees and operator discipline process.
Board Members
Suzanne Yerina, Chair
Very Small Water System Representative
Brian McBride, Vice Chair
Class IV Operator Representative
York Water District
Brian Tarbuck, Secretary
Professional Engineer Representative
Greater Augusta Utility District
Mary Ellen Bowers
Non-Transient, Non-Community Public Water System Representative
Western Maine Water Service, Waterworks Management, LLC
Louis (Rob) Durgin
Water System Management Representative
Dover-Foxcroft Water District
Amy Lachance
Maine DHHS Representative
Maine CDC Drinking Water Program
Keith Levasseur
Class III Operator Representative
Sanford Water District
Shaun Yeatts
Educator Representative
Bath Water District
Meetings & Minutes
The Board of Licensure of Water System Operators meets quarterly (January–March, April–June, July–September, October–December)
Next Meeting Dates
- EMERGENCY BOARD MEETING: Wednesday, July 23, 2025; 9:00am ‐ 9:30am
Zoom Only Meeting: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/86184278615 - Board Meeting: Friday, August 8, 2025; 9:00am ‐ 12:00pm
Maine CDC Building (Key Plaza) – 286 Water Street, 3rd Floor – Room 10 (Fishbowl)
Join Online with Zoom: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/86184278615
Meeting Minutes
| Year | February | May/June | August | September | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | February 6 (PDF) | May 16 (PDF) | ||||
| 2024 | February 2 (PDF) | June 21 (DOCX) (Agenda only) | August 2 (PDF) | September 17 (PDF) | November 1 (PDF) | December 6 (PDF) |
Board Policies and Practices
The following policies and practices have been established by the Board to ensure consistency in operations.
Board Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics (PDF) was developed in March of 2007 to guide the Board.
Operator Code of Ethics
The Board adopted the Professional Code of Ethics (PDF) that was developed by New England Water Works Operator Certification Committee. These are the principles that guide licensed operators in the performance of their duties. Download your ready-to-frame copy (PDF).
Complaints Against an Operator
Operators are responsible for the quality and quantity of drinking water. Their practices ensure the safety and availability of water.
Before initiating a complaint against a licenser operator, please refer to the Procedure for Filing a Complaint (PDF).
Complaints must be submitted for Board review using this form (PDF). Other guidance, policies and procedures may be found throughout the website under appropriate topics.