Learn how to earn and keep current a wastewater operator certification.
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
- What is a CEU, how to earn CEUs, how to receive credit, current CEU status
- Training calendar
Provided by Utah Water and Wastewater Operator Training Coalition
Renewal
- Only current wastewater certifications may be renewed.
- After a certificate has expired, it can be reinstated within one year after expiration.
How to renew/reinstate
- Meet the continuing education requirements prior to the certificate expiration date.
- Submit a completed application.
- Submit the appropriate renewal or reinstatement fee to the Division of Water Quality.
Additional resources
- Program regulation (Utah Administrative Code R317-10)
- Permit Guide
Helps find the permits, licenses, registrations, and certifications needed for activities regulated by DEQ.
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- FAX: (801) 536-4301
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Wastewater Operator Certification
Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 144870
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4870
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Division of Water Quality
Multi Agency State Office Building (MASOB)
195 North 1950 West, DEQ 3rd Floor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116