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
- 10/25/2021 – Application & Exam Registration Due
- 11/23/2021 – Board Meeting Review
- Month of January 2022 – Exam
- April Exam
- 1/26/2022 – Application & Exam Registration Due
- 2/22/2022 – Board Meeting Review
- Month of April 2022 – Exam
- July Exam
- 4/26/2022 – Application & Exam Registration Due
- 5/24/2022 – Board Meeting Review
- Month of July 2022 – Exam
- October Exam
- 7/25/2022 – Application & Exam Registration Due
- 8/23/2022 – Board Meeting Review
- Month of October 2022 – 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 22, 2022 Meeting
- May 25, 2021 Meeting
- August 30, 2021 Meeting
- November 23, 2021 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
- Classroom Courses
- Short List [pdf]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 - East Hawaii
Safe Drinking Water Branch – Hilo
Hawaii District Health Office – Hilo
1582 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808) 933-0401
Fax: (808) 933-0400
Last Update: 01 March 2022