When September 1, 2022—Thursday, 8:45 a.m. to Noon Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah Applications must be received at the Division of Water Quality office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022. This is a separate application and fee from the RWAU conference registration. Applicants may sign up for any offered wastewater exam. November 3, …
Read MoreWhen March 3, 2023 This is a separate application and fee from the RWAU conference registration. May 4, 2023 This is a separate application and fee from any training seminar registration. Exams Applications Applications are available through the Division of Water Quality: Note: The exam rosters for each location are posted on our wastewater operator …
Read MoreUtah’s Wastewater Operator Certification Program uses standardized exams produced by the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC). These exams are developed to evaluate relevant knowledge that wastewater operators “need to know” as compiled from surveys of actual operators working at facilities throughout the United States. Much of that knowledge is expected to be from actual …
Read MoreYou must have applied for initial certification under this program before 12/31/94 to be considered eligible for a grandfather certificate. You can obtain a grandfather certificate which is valid only at the wastewater works at which you are employed if you meet the following criteria: You are a chief operator or person having direct responsible …
Read MoreExams are offered at various locations throughout the state. Relevant locations are listed on the details page for each date. Exam application is SEPARATE from the RWAU Conference or any Wastewater Operator Training Seminar registration. *Note: The UVU (formerly UVSC) Seminar program was discontinued February 11, 2008. Training sponsored by other organizations is available and …
Read MoreThis page contains information intended to help interested parties become familiar with the Certification Program and related upcoming events. If you have further questions about the program, phone (801) 536-4344, or send an Email. Rules governing this program can be found in the Utah Administrative Code, R317-10. Certification Questions Application FormsWhere do I get them? …
Read MoreSARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19, hereafter referred to as the virus) is shed in feces by infected individuals. Virus concentrations in sewage can be measured by collecting a sample at the inlet of sewage treatment plants. This information provides a pooled indicator of the status and trends of COVID-19 infections in communities served by …
Read MoreDate Wastewater Operator Certification ProgramDEQ/Division of Water QualityPO Box 144870Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4870 Dear Council: The Anyplace Sewer District is sponsoring a CPR/First Aid training course on Sept.1, 20__. The relevant details are as follows: Name of Course: CPR/First Aid training course. Sponsor: Utah Chapter of the Red Cross. Instructor: John Smith, EMT—Red Cross …
Read MoreAll CEUs for certificate renewal are subject to review for approval to ensure that the training is applicable to wastewater works operation. The council shall review training documentation and recommend appropriate CEU or credit assignment.
Read MoreMenu: Additional Suggestions and Resources Sample Letter for Approval for Wastewater Operator CEUs Sample Wastewater Operator Continuing Education (CEU) Request w/Roster (10 KB) Current CEU Status (167 KB) Continuing education is required to maintain your wastewater certificate. For grades I and II, 2 CEUs are required for renewal. For grades III and IV, 3 CEUs …
Read MoreThis page provides access to the Wastewater Operator Certification Application forms. For a simple renewal, use the Renewal Form (1 MB). All other requests require the longer form. Note: A Citizenship/Alien ID Certification Form is required to be in your file as of July 1, 2009. If you have not already submitted one to DWQ, …
Read MoreChoose the form for your situation Any individual wishing to hold an Onsite Professional certification in the state of Utah must apply to the Division of Water Quality. If you do not have a current Onsite Professional certification for that particular level, you will need to meet the requirements for “Original Certification.” If your certification …
Read MoreThe Onsite Program includes certification of Onsite System Professionals, review of designs and plans for onsite septic systems (including large underground systems), operating permits and information about financial assistance available through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program for repair or replacement of septic systems when applicants meet the requirements. Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Systems Rule—Utah Administrative …
Read MoreJump to: Related Definitions Design Requirement Rules Financial Assistance Municipal Wastewater Planning Program Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Systems Operating Permits Wastewater Operators Related Definitions Definitions found in Rule R317-1 Design Requirement Rules Rule R317-3, Design Requirements for Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Disposal Systems Rule R317-4, Onsite Wastewater Systems Rule R317-5, Large Underground Wastewater Disposal (LUWD) Systems …
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