Introduction

When wastewater treatment plants are properly operated, public health and the state's waters are protected. This certification program is working to help ensure that operators meet the established requirements and are competent to operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants.

More and more water is becoming polluted and must be treated before it can be used safely. If you're interested in protecting Washington's water and want to become certified, you've come to the right website.

Email, fax, or mail all correspondence and professional growth documents to:
Email: poca461@ecy.wa.gov or mewi461@ecy.wa.gov
Fax: 360-407-6426
Mail: Department of Ecology
Wastewater Operator Certification
PO Box 47696
Olympia, WA 98504-7696

Mail all payments to:
Department of Ecology
Cashiering Section
PO Box 47611
Olympia, WA 98504-7611

CEU Update
If you are taking classes to meet your specific requirement for your professional growth, make sure that wastewater is the primary focus of the training or it will earn relevant CEUs. Don’t be fooled by a class title – the class can be named anything – it’s the content that counts. Check the content before you sign up for classes, some of the CEU roundup class’s primary focus is on drinking water and will earn relevant CEUs. When in doubt ask – email or call Poppy or Melinda for clarification (see contact information below).

Renewals
Renewal notices were mailed October 20, 2009. Make sure we have your current address. Update your address and employer online. You won't receive a renewal notice or be eligible to renew your wastewater certification if you do not satisfy the professional growth requirement by December 31,2009.

Who to Contact for Assistance
For more information please contact Ecology's Wastewater Operator Certification Program:

Poppy Carre
360-407-6449
or 1-800-633-6193 (toll free within the state)
360-407-6426 fax
Email: poca461@ecy.wa.gov

Melinda Wilson
360-407-6889
Email: mewi461@ecy.wa.gov

2009 Computer-based Exams
Beginning June 1, 2009, we converted to computerized ABC examinations. There will no longer be application deadlines or set exam dates.
Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP) will provide the testing sites for the ABC computer-based exam.

2009 Program Updates

Fill-in forms

New and improved CEU request form and application for certification. Fill them out online and save them to refer to later.

Focus on Wastewater Discharges

Technical and Economic Evaluation of Nutrient Removal Technologies.