Drinking Water Operator Certification Program
The Drinking Water Operator Training & Certification Program provides rules and regulations, technical assistance, training and certification for Drinking Water System Operators. Whether you are new to the industry or you are a veteran Operator, this website can answer many of your questions.
New Drinking Water Exam Application Instructional Video
For Wastewater Operator information, please see the Wastewater Operator Certification page.
Resources
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Resources
These are the most commonly used and asked for resources in Operator Training and Certification. If you have any further questions, please see staff listings on the "About Us" tab.
Renewals
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Renewal Resources
All certification renewal information can be found here. If you have questions about renewing your certifications, you can find staff contact information on the "About Us" tab.
Certification
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Certification
Certification Exams are offered twice a year in May and November. Certification exam application and study guides can be found in the link to the right. In addition to applying for exams, you can also check the number of CECs you have earned, as well as look up certification renewal information.
Training
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Training
The DEQ offers a number of independent training courses, as well as courses co-sponsored with the Michigan Section of the AWWA. In addition to the DEQ courses, we approve courses by other providers for CEC credits. This list can be found in the links on the right.
Forms
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Forms
Here you will find a number of forms that you will need to maintain your certification and course approval.
About Us
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Drinking Water Operator Training Contacts
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Operator Training and Certification Line: 517-284-5424
Scott Schmidt (Exam applications, Reciprocity/Shift Operation Cases, and Training): 517-284-5431; schmidts@michigan.gov
Brianna Moore (Exam applications and Course Approvals): 517-284-5426; mooreb15@michigan.govEdie Monteiro (Renewals): 517-284-5197; monteiroe@michigan.gov
John Koenigsknecht (Renewals, CEC Credit): 517-284-5430; koenigsknechtj@michigan.gov
Koren Carpenter (Supervisor): 517-284-6857; carpenterk5@michigan.gov
Fax Number: 517-241-1328
Physical Mailing Address:
MDEQ-DWMAD-OTCP
Constitution Hall, 4-South
525 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan 48933
(Please do not send checks to this mailing address)
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