Water operator certification is a three-day course (unless taken at Annual or Fall Conference) that is designed to help attendees pass their state certification exam. Anyone who works or operates at a public water system in Utah, must be certified by the state.

This certification covers topics including: 

• Distribution Operation & Maintenance
• Treatment Operation & Maintenance
• Pumps and Motors
• Safety & Security
• Rules & Regulations
• Water Math
• Disinfection

The state has provided the certification requirements, along with helpful tools to get you through your certification.

► Utah state certification requirements

We host a slew of certification trainings for you throughout the year. Check out our upcoming events to stay on top of your certification!

• Spring & Fall courses are virtual classes only
• Annual and Fall Conference classes are in person

► Upcoming water operator certification events

In order to become certified, you will need to pass the state exam. There are many opportunities to take this exam:

• Paper Exams are available to those who take the exam at fall or annual conference. Those exams are proctored by the state. 
• We proctor exams in the field and at our office year-round.

► Register for an exam