Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution Operator

Exam
State exam
Education
None
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

Treatment operators control water treatment plant equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption. Distribution operators control , maintain, repair or install transmission and distribution components of a public drinking water supply.

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
RI Department of Health
Board
Office of Drinking Water Quality
Address
3 Capitol Hill Room 209 Providence, RI 02908
Last updated
August 10, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

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