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
    • 10/28/2024 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 11/25/2024 – Board Meeting Review
  • April Exam
    • 1/22/2025 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 2/25/2025 – Board Meeting Review
  • July Exam
    • 4/22/2025 – Application & Exam Registration Due
    • 5/27/2025 – Board Meeting Review
  • October 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 Board Meeting
    • 2/26/2025 Minutes [pdf]
  • May Board Meeting
    • 5/22/2024 Minutes [pdf]
  • August Board Meeting
    • 8/28/2024 Minutes [pdf]
  • November Board Meeting
    • 11/25/2024 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]

Address:
Hawaii State Department of Health
Safe Drinking Water Branch
Uluakupu Building 4
2385 Waimano Home Road, Suite 110
Pearl City, HI  96782-1400

Last Update: 3 March 2025