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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
License Description Persons operating wastewater treatment facilities must be certified. Wastewater treatment operators employed at municipalities or privately-owned wastewater treatment facilities. Fees: The fee varies with the level of certification. Grade; Exam; Certification; Renewal Grade I: $120; $125; $150 Grade II: $155; $170; $150 Grade III: $295; $225; $150 Grade IV: $365; $255; $150 Grade V: $365; $255; $150 Examination Frequency: Wastewater Operator Certification examinations are Computer Based and are available year-round. For additional information on Operator Certification, visit the links below: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certification/docs/cbt_faqs.pdf https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certification/docs/cbt_process_overview.pdf Exam Locations: Wastewater Operator Certification Computer Based Tests are available at more than 30 sites throughout California. Experience Requirement: Varies with certification level. Contact the Operator Certification unit or review the Operator Certification Regulations for specific information. Applicant must meet exam requirements, pass exam, and then meet certification requirements. Average Time to Process Application: 30 days. Renewal Period: Triennial (Three years) Special License Requirements: not available Comments: New Operator Certification Regulations were adopted May 28, 1985 and amended on April 1, 2013. Authority: Water Code, Sec. 13625-13633, California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 26, sections 3670-3719.16.
Licensing Agency
Division of Financial Assistance
State Water Resources Control Board
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449 5620
Annette.Caraway@waterboards.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education No educational requirements
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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