• Key links to the Certification Process: Initial Certification & Maintenance
  • Eligibility: - Education and Work Experience Requirements,*.pdf
    
    
  • Examination Process
    • Application for Exam,*.pdf
    • Exam Fees,*.pdf
    • Scheduling an Exam,*.pdf
    
    
    
  • Exam Preparation
    • Grade A,*.pdf
    • Water Treatment,*.pdf
    • Water Distribution,*.pdf
    • Wastewater,*.pdf
    • Suggested Resources
    
    
    
  • Certification Renewal:
    • Continuing Education Unit(CEU) Requirements,*.pdf
      
      • IDNR CEU Reporting Form,*.pdf
    • Eligible Courses for Renewal: CEU Course Guidance Lists,*.pdf
    • INDR CEU Policy and Issuing Agencies information,*.pdf
    
    
    
  • Other links:
    • Renewal Fees and Frequency,*.pdf
    • Reciprocity Application form,*.pdf
    
    
    
  • Operator by Affidavit:
    • Guidance for Operators and Owners,*.pdf
    • Operator by Affidavit Form #542-3119,*.pdf
    • List of Affidavit Operators
    • 2005, Five Year Strategic Plan,*.pdf
    
    
    
  • Congratulations to all operators who passed an exam
    • Operator Exam Pass List for 6/1/2008 through 3/11/2009,*.pdf
    
    
    

    Operator Certification Database and Training Calendar

Iowa Operator Certification (OpCert) Program Summary:
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 (*.pdf) 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.