Water Distribution System Operator

Exam

State exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

Experience

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<p>Water Distribution System Operators are responsible for delivery of safe, aesthetically pleasing water to the consumer's tap. They service pumps to assure adequate pressure, meter flows both from the source and at the point of use, respond to complaints on water quality, administer programs such as cross-connection control to prevent system contamination, install new mains or repair existing mains, and sample water quality in the distribution system. Certified operators are required for community (residential) and non-transient, non-community (such as schools and workplaces) public water systems.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 332-E; Administrative Rules Chapter Env-Dw 502</p> <p><strong>Certification Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Satisfactory physical condition</li> <li>Be able to read and write in the English language</li> <li>High school graduate</li> <li>Postsecondary education according to grade, with a concentration in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental sciences, or related fields, where 30 semester hours of study is equivalent to one year of postsecondary education</li> <li>Operating experience according to grade</li> <li>Varying experience and education requirements depending on grade of operator:</li> <ul> <li>Grade I-A: 12 years education and 6 months experience</li> <li>Grade I: 12 years education and 1 year experience</li> <li>Grade II: 12 years education and 3 years experience</li> <li>Grade III: 14 years education and 4 years experience</li> <li>Grade IV: 16 years education and 6 years experience</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp; Written examination required. Applicants successfully completing a written examination may be required to obtain a satisfactory grade in an oral examination prior to certification. Applicants will be notified of the test results as early as practicable.</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;Required for renewal &ndash; five hours for Grade