Utah Division of Water Quality

Certifications

SB81 - Beginning July 1, 2009, the Division is required to verify the lawful presence in the United States of an individual at least 18 years of age (includes sole proprietor doing business under assumed name) who has applied for Onsite Professional certification, Wastewater Operator certification, or who has applied for Federal SRF funding. A Citizenship/Alien ID Certification form is available that must be completed, notarized, and submitted to the Division along with a copy of photo identification.
Onsite System Professionals certification is for those individuals who are required to design, test, repair, or operate wastewater disposal systems that are self-contained treatment and disposal systems such as septic systems or large underground disposal systems. These systems are defined in Utah Administrative Code, R317-4 and R317-5. The requirements for the professionals are found in R317-11. See also SB81 above.
Wastewater Operator certification is required for those individuals who operate municipal wastewater treatment and/or collection systems. Other individuals may become certified, but would be issued "restricted" certificates unless they meet all of the requirements as defined in the rules. The wastewater certification program is operated in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R317-10. See also SB81 above.
Certification of operators of Treatment &/or Distribution of Drinking Water systems, backflow technicians and backflow prevention assembly testers. These certifications are through the Division of Drinking Water.

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