Drinking Water Operator Certification Last updated 02/28/2025
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Prerequisites and Requirements
Prerequisites
1. A high school diploma (a transcript is acceptable), GED, Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD.2. Minimum of one year of experience directly related to the certification type for which the applicant is applying. The amount of experience depends on what level of certification you are applying for.
Note: "One year" is defined as "equivalent to 12 months" full time, with 100% of that time spent on activities directly related to the certificate type for which the applicant is applying.
Required Documentation
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Applicants for any level of water treatment or water distribution certification are required to take and pass the 100 multiple-choice Association of Boards of Certification exam.Score required to pass exam: 70% or above.
Note: Applicants cannot take the same exam more than twice in any 12-month period.
Continuing Education Requirements
Operators must successfully complete 2.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every two years.Bonding Requirements
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Other Information
For more information visit the website www.healthoregon.org/opcertStatutes, Administrative Rules, Ordinances
- 333-061-0235 Operator Certification Requirements Levels 1-4
- 333-061-0245; 0250 Applications for Operator Certification Levels 1-4; and Examinations Levels 1-4
- 333-061-0260 Operator Certification Renewals Levels 1-4
- 333-061-0265 Operator Certification Fees
- 333-061-0270; 0272 Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of Certification; Suspension of Certification; and Penalties