Drinking Water Operator (Distribution System)

This record was last updated on February 25, 2020, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.

Exam: State exam
Education: Degree
Experience: Experience
Background check: None

To receive a Drinking Water Operator certification, an applicant must meet the education and experience requirements, submit a license application ($95) and take the Drinking Water Exam ($45.00-$75.00 per exam).

Requirements reported by the state

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

Issuing body

Department: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Address: 525 W. Allegan St. 4-S Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 284-5424
Agency website: https://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3308_3333_4171---,00.html
Licence page: https://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3308_3333_4171-10155--,00.html
Last updated: February 25, 2020

Occupations (O*NET)

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 51-8031.00

Source and verification

This record is Michigan'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 Michigan Department of Environmental Quality — see the issuing body section above.

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