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Utah Wastewater Operator Certification Program:
Certification Exams
Exams are offered at various locations throughout the state. Relevant locations are listed on the details page for each date. Exam application is SEPARATE from the RWAU Conference or any Wastewater Operator Training Seminar registration.
*Note: The UVU (formerly UVSC) Seminar program was discontinued February 11, 2008. Training sponsored by other organizations is available and may be listed on the "on-line training calendar" for water and wastewater operators .
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Details/Locations and Application Deadlines
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Beginning July 1, 2009, the application fee is $50 per exam and ALL applications must be accompanied by a notarized Citizen / Alien Identification Certification form with copy of photo ID (see Application page).
Rosters
These individuals have been confirmed as of the date on the report. Please verify that the exam listed is the one you expect to take. If you have any questions, e-mail or phone 801-536-4344 immediately .
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Directions—Maps
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Please Note: PICTURE ID WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ADMITTANCE. You will need to bring two sharp #2 pencils, good eraser, and non-programmable calculator. No cell phones, textbooks, notes, or any other materials are permitted in the testing room—scratch paper, answer sheets, formula sheets, etc. will be provided. Time allotted for the exam is three (3) hours, in compliance with ABC's testing recommendations.
Each wastewater exam is composed of 100 multiple-choice questions covering the "Need-to-Know Criteria" as itemized on ABC's web site. For more information on content of exams, see the exam preparation information.
We are charged for every exam ordered and/or corrected. Therefore, if you cannot attend, your exam fee cannot be refunded nor credited for the next exam if it is canceled after the application deadline. However, if someone can be found to take your place, you will be refunded the exam fee. Please call if you cannot attend the test.
Exam results will be mailed to the address on file 4-6 weeks following each exam. Please call 801-536-4344 if you have not received your scores after that time, or to notify us of an address change.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should contact Brooke Baker, Office of Human Resources, at 801-536-4412, TDD 801-536-4414, at least 5 working days prior to the scheduled testing date.
Contact Information
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Phone: 801-536-4344
- Fax: 801-536-4301
Mail us:
Wastewater Operator Certification
Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 144870
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4870
Visit us:
Division of Water Quality
Multi Agency State Office Building
195 North 1950 West, DEQ 3rd Floor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
