A complex test must be taken for certification. Certification licenses must be renewed every 3 years for operators, and every 5 years for supervisors, and all licenses are issued for specific processes. The courses offered by MCET must be taken each year. Daily reports on water quality are required and a state inspector turns up unexpectedly once a month to check that the water meets state standards. If regulations aren't met, it could mean fines or even imprisonment for the facility and its operator or superintendent. Water testing guidelines are
absurd
stringent
irritating
fair