Wastewater Operator Certification Program - Utah Department of Environmental Quality

Learn how to earn and keep current a wastewater operator certification.

Certification process

Exam applications, renewal applications, change in status applications, reciprocity applications, citizenship/alien ID certification

New certification fees were approved by the legislature and will be effective July 1, 2026

Becoming a wastewater operator

NEW – Computer exams now offered year-round!

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

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.

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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Wastewater Operator Certification
Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 144870
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4870

Division of Water Quality
Multi-Agency State Office Building (MASOB)
195 North 1950 West, DEQ 3rd Floor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116