Operator Certification Program

Our Mission...

          The mission of the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is to preserve and enhance the quality of California's water resources and ensure their proper allocation and efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations. One aspect to accomplishing this mission is to ensure that operators of wastewater treatment facilities in the State meet the minimum level of competence; thereby, protecting the public health and the environment. The Legislature has given the State Water Board this responsibility.

          The State Water Board adopted regulations to define the experience and training requirements necessary to meet the minimum levels of competence. To administer this responsibility, the State Water Board established the Office of Operator Certification in the Division of Financial Assistance.

Announcements

Updated!  The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has revised its regulations in chapter 26 of division 3 of title 23 of the California Code of Regulations, regarding wastewater treatment plant classification, operator certification, and contractor registration for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Program. The regulations are effective April 1, 2013.

• Final Text of Regulations
• Underline/Strikeout Version of Regulations
• Operator Certification Rulemaking Package
• New! Fact Sheet/New Regulations (posted 4/23/13)

Office of Operator Certification (OOC) staff will develop and post a list of FAQs, revise applications and provide guidance as necessary. The OOC will post new information to the web site as it becomes available. (posted 2/1/13)

Questions or Comments?

Office of Operator Certification
P.O. Box 944212
Sacramento, CA 94244-2120
Phone: (916) 341-5819
Fax: (916) 341-5734
Email: OpcertProgram@waterboards.ca.gov