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Industrial wastewater operator certification

A-1a & A-1h application

Applications for A-1a (Special Classification) or A-1h (Non-Contact Cooling Water) certification are accepted year-round.

A-1a (Special classification)

This is a special classification intended for facilities that discharge small flows, has minimal environmental impact, and where no other classifications apply (facilities classified as A-1a may not have other classifications). Applicants must have experience with a discharge classified by EGLE as A-1a.

A-1h (Non-contact cooling water)

A minimum of six (6) months operational experience in this classification is required before obtaining certification. This classification applies to the discharge of cooling water that has not become contaminated through contact with process equipment or flows and is discharged directly into groundwater or surface receiving water without passing through a wastewater treatment process. This experience must be gained before the application is submitted.

Application submittal

Always download the exam application from this page. Do not use an old application. Application submittals will be sent to EGLE WRD Operator Certification Unit. Applicants must attach the signed application to be considered complete.

Application for A-1a and A-1h Certification

Certification application fees

  • A-1a - $30.00 per exam
  • A-1h - $30.00 per exam

Exam results

Exams are evaluated once a month.