California Occupational License

License Title:
    Water Treatment Operator
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Licensing Agency:
     State Water Resources Control Board
     Division of Financial Assistance
     Drinking Operator Certification Program

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: P.O. Box 944212
Sacramento,  CA  94244 - 2120

     Phone Number: (916) 449-5611
     Fax Number: (916) 449-5654

     E-mail Address: www.dwopcertprogram@waterboards.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certification/operator_certification.shtml

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Persons operating potable water treatment facilities must be certified.

Water treatment operators employed by community or nontransient-noncommunity water systems.

Fees: The fee varies with the level of certification.
Grade; Exam; Certification; Renewal
D1/T1: $50; $70; $70
D2/T2: $65; $80; $80
D3/T3: $100; $120; $120
D4/T4: $130; $140; $140
D5/T5: $155; $140; $140

Examination Frequency: Exams are given twice yearly for treatment (May and November).

Exam Locations: Fresno, Los Angeles, Redding, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Vallejo.

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: Three months.

Renewal Period: Three years.

Special License Requirements: N/A

Comments: New Operator Certification Regulations were adopted on January 1, 2001.

Authority: Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 3, Sections 106875-106910.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 518031