Which is a CEHA role in safe drinking water?

• A. Reviewing and approving proposed construction of new and modified public non-community water systems.
• B. Inspecting public non-community water systems.
• C. Enforcing NJ state noise code.
• D. Inspecting dumpsters.

Answer: (B)

The main concept here is the field role of CEHAs in safeguarding drinking water. CEHAs focus on hands-on inspections of public non-community water systems to verify compliance with drinking water standards, ensure proper operation of treatment and distribution, review sampling records, and support system operators in maintaining safe water for the public. This on-site inspection work directly aligns with CEHA responsibilities in protecting public health through regular oversight of how these systems operate.

The other activities are not typically performed by CEHAs: reviewing and approving construction plans is more of a plan-review or engineering function; enforcing a state noise code falls under nuisance or environmental/municipal enforcement; inspecting dumpsters relates to solid waste management rather than drinking water.