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Wastewater Operator Certification Program


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Regulations

  • Fact Sheet
  • Amended April 2013
  • Effective August 1994
  • AB 2890 FAQ’s
  • Regulation Change-New Fee Schedule for Operators

Workshops

  • CWEA Northern Regional Drinking Water Wastewater Comparison presentation
  • 2013 California Water Environmental Association Workshop – Wastewater Operator Program Regulations: The Future is NOW! – Workshop presentation

Past Events

  • Award Presentation – June 18, 2013

  (Page last updated 6/18/19)

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