Operator Certification

The unit provides training approval and certification information for drinking water and wastewater system operators, including concentrated animal feeding operation. Whether you are new to the industry or you are a veteran operator, this information can answer many of your questions.

Operator E-mail Announcements - Subscribe to this free broadcast list established to provide a way for the Operator Certification Unit to distribute information about operator certification happenings.
Drinking Water Operator Certification and Training Grant (Vouchers) - Grant money is available to qualifying water systems through a voucher system. Vouchers are issued to qualifying public water systems. Vouchers may be used as payment for examinations, operator certification, renewal certification and drinking water training.
Trainers Broadcast E-mail List - Subscribe to this free broadcast list established to provide a way for the Operator Certification Unit to distribute general information to all training providers. All training providers are encouraged to subscribe.
Contacts - Operator Certification staff are available at the department's toll free number,
800-361-4827. General questions can be e-mailed.
Educational Resources - Included in this section are resources available to you for technical assistance and general education. Resources include training publications, newsletters, as well as related Web sites.
Exam Schedules and Applications - Exam schedules, How to Obtain an Application for Reciprocity for a Water Supply/Wastewater Operator Certificate and Application for Examination for a Water Supply/Wastewater Operator Certificate.
Operator Certification Forms and Brochures
Water and Wastewater Digest
Statutes and Rules - Included in this section are the statutes and rules pertaining to the certification of operators. If you are new to the process, you want to make sure that you are familiar with the rules involved. Find out the education and experience requirements are for each certification level.
Training Information - Approved training courses are listed here.

Exam Schedules and Applications

Exam Schedule

Exam descriptions

Certification Forms and Brochures

Application: For Examination for a Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Operator or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) Certificate--MO780-1089 PDF

Application: For Reciprocity of a Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) Operator Certificate--MO 780-1091 PDF

Request for Training Course Approval

Public Drinking Water Distribution System Operator Certification Information, Brochure--PUB2184 PDF

Public Drinking Water Treatment System Operator Certification Information, Brochure--PUB2185 PDF

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Information, Brochure--PUB2183 PDF

Statutes and Rules

Code of State Regulations

Division 20 - Clean Water Commission

Division 60--Public Drinking Water Program

Chapter 14--Drinking Water Operator Certification (6/30/01)

Educational Resources

Newsletters

Water and Wastewater Digest

Other related sites

Contacts

Mark Klaus	Training Coordinator
Bob Besalke	Certification Specialist
Darlene Helmig	Drinking Water Training Grant Manager
Betty Ryan	Certification Coordinator