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FAQ: Drinking Water Operator Certification
FAQ: Drinking Water Operator Certification
The Drinking Water Operator Training and Certification Unit (OTCU) certifies and supports nearly 5,000 drinking water operators across Michigan. The program provides training opportunities, administers certification exams, and manages renewals to ensure operators meet professional standards, maintain competency, and comply with continuing education requirements.
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Continuing Education Credits are required to renew any type of license. The amount needed changes per level of certification. These classes must be approved in order to count towards renewing your license. For more information, reach out to EGLE-OTCU-Training@Michigan.gov.
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We do not offer to reschedule certification exams. There are no refunds for examinations once they have been submitted to us. The fee is used as a processing fee.
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Results will be posted on the Online Exam Results webpage. To view your results, you must have the Exam ID card you were given the day of the exam. The Exam ID number on the card is what you will use to look up your results. If you do not have the Exam ID card you will need to wait to receive your results in the mail.
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We do not issue invoices for certification payments. The exam applications explicitly call out the pricing and receipts are given from our credit card payment site. We will get additional receipts if requested.
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Please contact Drinking Certification staff for further information concerning copies of licenses.
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Yes, you can obtain a drinking water license with a Criminal record if you meet the working experience requirements and education level. The State of Michigan currently has no laws restricting individuals with criminal records from obtaining these licenses.