Laurie Sharp, Laurie.Sharp@dnr.iowa.gov
Phone: 515-725-0284, Fax: 515-725-0348
401 SW 7th St, Suite M Des Moines, IA 50309-4611

Operator Certification Webpage
Operator Certification Database and Training Calendar

Key links to the Certification Process: Initial Certification & Maintenance

Eligibility
Education and Work Experience Requirements

Examination Process
Application for Exam
Exam Fees
Scheduling an Exam

Exam Preparation
Water Treatment
Water Distibution
Wastewater

Certification Renewal
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Requirements
IDNR CEU Reporting form
Eligible Courses for Renewal: CEU Course Guidance lists
IDNR CEU Policy and Issuing Agency information

Operator by Affidavit
Guidance for Operators and Owners
Operator by affidavit form 542-3119
List of Affidavit operators

Other Links
Renewal Fees and Frequency
Reciprocity Application form

Congratulations to all Operators who passed an exam
Operator Exam Pass List for 2010

Qualified and well-trained Drinking Water and Wastewater operators play a vital role in drinking water quality. The WSO Section is responsible for certifying public water supply treatment and distribution operators and Wastewater and lagoon operators as prescribed by Chapter 81 of the Iowa Administrative Code (IAC). The purpose of the OpCert program is to insure that water and wastewater operators have sufficient knowledge and experience to properly operate the system, and in turn protect human health and safety and the environment.