Category: Wastewater

When August 31, 2023—Thursday, 8:45 a.m. to Noon Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah November 2, 2023—Thursday, 12:45 to 4:00 p.m. At one of the other locations in the state: Bluffdale, Ogden, Provo, Richfield, Salt Lake (DEQ), Vernal, or St. George area. Exams Offered Mandatory Program Voluntary Program Applications Applications are available through the Division of…

When March 1, 2024 This is a separate application and fee from the RWAU conference 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 certification website under “Exams”/“Rosters” as soon as the applications are processed. Check to be certain…

Utah’s Wastewater Operator Certification Program uses standardized exams produced by Water Professionals International (WPI), formerly known as 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…

You 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…

New fees Effective July 1, 2024–new certification fees About the exam Each wastewater exam is composed of 100 multiple-choice questions covering the Need-to-Know Criteria as itemized on WPI’s Website. The current version of the wastewater treatment and collection exams has 110 questions, but only 100 pre-selected questions will be scored. The additional ten questions are…

Certification process Application Forms Exam applications, renewal applications, change in status applications, reciprocity applications, citizenship/alien ID certification Fees New certification fees were approved by the legislature and will be effective July 1, 2024 Becoming a wastewater operator Exams NEW – Computer exams now offered year-round! Continuing Education (CEU) CEU requirements Renewal How to renew/reinstate Additional…

All 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.

Choose 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. Utah Department of Environmental Quality Certification Pursuant to UCA 63G-12-104 (required for all “individuals” receiving a benefit from the State as of July 1, 2009) Original Certification…

The 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 Onsite Professional…

Jump 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…