Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems Operators

This record was last updated on March 11, 2021, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
State exam
Education
None
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

An individual who meets the certification requirements outlined in Chapter 302 regulations enforced by DEP. Only an appropriately certified operator can make independent process control decisions at a drinking water or wastewater system.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
No education required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
State Board for Certification of Water & Wastewater Systems Operators
Board
State Board for Certification of Water & Wastewater Systems Operators
Address
Rachel Carson State Office Building P. O. Box 8454 Harrisburg, PA 17105
Last updated
March 11, 2021

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Source and verification

This record is Pennsylvania's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with State Board for Certification of Water & Wastewater Systems Operators — see the issuing body section above.

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