Certification Fee Increase Announcement

News,

Effective July 1, 2025, certification fees for the Water Operator and Cross Connection Control Programs will be adjusted. Utah Code Title 19-4-104 requires that certification programs funding are self-sustaining through collected fees. We understand this may have an impact on your certifications, and are committed to supporting you through this change. 

Cross Connection Program Certification Fees

Item

Fee

Program Administrator Exam: Online

$ 327*

Program Administrator Exam: Paper

$ 297

Program Administrator Annual Renewal

$ 165

Backflow Assembly Tester Certification

$ 297

Backflow Assembly Tester Renewal

$ 297

Certificate of Reciprocity with Another State

$ 297

Replacement of Certificate

$ 33

*The online exam fee of $327 includes the $30 online testing fee in the price

Water Operator Certification Fees

Item

Fee

Operator Exam: Online

$ 189 *

Operator Exam: Paper

$ 264

Operator Renewal (every 3 years)

$ 198

Reinstatement of Lapsed Certificate

$ 396

Certificate of Reciprocity with Another State

$ 198

*The online exam fee of $189 includes the $30 online testing fee in the price

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions:

DDWCrossConn@utah.gov

DDWOpCert@utah.gov

801-536-4200