Operator Certification

According to Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 11 Chapter 25, Rules Relating to Certification of Public Water System Operators, each public water system, except for transient, non-community public water systems, shall be under the responsible charge of an operator(s) holding a valid certification equal to or greater than the classification of the water treatment plant and/or distribution system. All operating personnel making daily process control or system integrity decisions about water quality or quantity that affect public health shall be certified. In addition, a designated certified operator shall be available for each operating shift.

Hawaii Administrative Rules

  • HAR Title 11 Chapter 25, Rules Relating to Certification of Public Water System Operators [pdf]

Calendar

  • January 2025 Exam
    • 10/28/2024 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 11/25/2024 – Board Meeting Review
  • April 2025 Exam
    • 1/22/2025 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 2/25/2025 – Board Meeting Review
  • July 2025 Exam
    • 4/22/2025 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 5/27/2025 – Board Meeting Review
  • October 2025 Exam
    • 7/28/2025 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 8/27/2025 – Board Meeting Review

Forms

  • WTPO Certification Application [pdf]
  • WTPO Exam Registration [pdf]
  • DSO Certification Application [pdf]
  • DSO Exam Registration [pdf]
  • CEU Request Form [pdf]

Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators

  • February 2024 Board Meeting
  • May 2024 Board Meeting
  • August 2024 Board Meeting
  • November 2023 Board Meeting
    • 11/29/2023 Agenda [pdf]
    • 11/29/2023 Minutes [pdf]

Exams

  • Water Professionals International (formerly Association of Boards of Certification) [link]

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

  • Most Frequently Used (verify CEU approval with SDWB prior to taking course)
    • Classroom Courses
      • HRWA
    • Online Courses
      • AWWA eLearning
    • Correspondence Courses
      • CSUS
    • Webinars
      • US EPA Small Systems Monthly Webinar Series
  • Short List [pdf]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Contact Us

Phone: (808) 586-4258
E-mail: [email protected]

  • Oahu
    Safe Drinking Water Branch
    Environmental Management Division
    Hawaii State Department of Health
    2385 Waimano Home Road, Suite 110
    Uluakupu Building 4
    Pearl City, Hawaii 96782-1400

Last Update: 4 November 2024