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 Exam
    • 10/23/2023 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 11/29/2023 – Board Meeting Review
    • Month of January 2024 – Exam
  • April Exam
    • 1/23/2024 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 2/27/2024 – Board Meeting Review
    • Month of April 2024 – Exam
  • July Exam
    • 4/23/2024 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 5/28/2024 – Board Meeting Review
    • Month of July 2024 – Exam
  • October Exam
    • 7/24/2023 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 8/22/2023 – Board Meeting Review
    • Month of October 2023 – Exam

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 28, 2023 Meeting
  • May 23, 2023 Meeting
  • August 23, 2023 Meeting
  • November 22, 2022 Meeting

Exams

  • 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
Fax: (808) 586-4351
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: 25 August 2023