Water Distribution System Operator

When responsible for supervisory control of the sewage or waste treatment works of a municipal entity; city, county, or metropolitan district; certification is required with the Department of Environmental Qualilty at (800) 662-9178 for further information.

Any drinking water or wastewater system or portion of a system which has been classified in accordance with MDNRE rules shall be under the supervision of an operator in charge, who shall be certified in the system classification as specified.

For more information regarding drinking water or wastewater operator certification, please visit http://www.michigan.gov/deqoperatortraining

Revised: 04/2010