Operator Certification Info

Operator Examination Testing

The State Water Resources Control Board (the State Water Board) is changing the way they administer Operator Certification examinations by moving from paper-pencil testing to computer-based testing beginning in February 2021.

Background

In the past, the State Water Board offered paper-pencil exams twice a year(one Saturday in Spring and one Saturday in Fall)at 10 locations throughout the state. Due to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, we are moving to year-round computer-based testing at more than 30 testing centers statewide.

Exam Applications

Drinking Water Treatment Exam Application
Water Distribution Operator Exam Application
T5 Treatment Exam Application (oral)

Information from the State Water Resources Control Board Operator (SWRCB)


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Updates for ALL testing exams and information
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