Water and Wastewater Operator Certification
Chris Lovelace
Program Specialist
clovelace@
alruralwater.com
Exam Prep Courses
We offer Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Exam Prep Training Programs.
As a leading training organization in the State, ARWA provides water and wastewater operator certification schools in many locations to fulfill utility needs. In addition, we track continuing education hours (CEHs) and assist with all phases of the process for members of the Society of Water Professionals.
Qualifications and Requirements
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Operator Certification Program, Division 335-10-1 regulations define the requirements for certification.
- Read key parts of this information here or
- visit the ADEM website at adem.alabama.gov.
Certification Exams and Renewals
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To renew online and get other information on Certifications and Training, visit the ADEM website: adem.alabama.gov.
You may also download and complete a Renewal Application form, then mail it with your payment to:
Operator Certification Program
Alabama Department of Environmental Management
PO Box 301463
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463

Quicklinks
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Qualifications
Test Prep Courses
Preparing for W/WW operator certification testing?
Our Test Prep courses are offered statewide!
Check the Calendar for upcoming Certification and CEH training.
Open for Registration
ARWA Annual Technical Training Conference
Mar 17-20 in Mobile
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System Check Up and Operator Training (W)
Feb 21-Vernon
Feb 26-Enterprise
Apr 11-Summerdale
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Wastewater Process Monitoring & Control (WW)
Mar 7-Enterprise
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Understanding and Complying with Sanitary Sewer Overflow Permit Requirements (WW)
Apr 25-Atmore
May 16-Jemison
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Water University
Utility Management Certification
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Schedule your own
On-site CEH Training
Earn CEHs
Plan for future training!
Training Calendar
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Water Loss Protection
The ARWA/NRWA ServLine Program protects your utility against losses from customers’ water leaks, and provides the opportunity for them to add service line repair replacement protection. Learn more.
ARWA
Alabama Rural Water Association is a non-profit organization representing water and wastewater systems serving rural communities and towns and commercial firms which support these systems.
We provide assistance to comply with State and Federal regulations, to help with management and operational problems, and to stimulate training initiatives.
GET IN TOUCH
Alabama Rural Water Association2576 Bell Road
Montgomery AL 36117
Phone: (334) 396-5511
Fax: (334) 396-7090
Email: arwa@alruralwater.com
Website: www.alruralwater.com