Certification: Water Treatment Operator - Class I

9400 Plum Drive, Suite 160 Urbandale, IA 50322

The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), Water Treatment Operator - Class I is the entry-level water treatment operator certification. Water Treatment Operators - Class I monitor, evaluate and adjust water treatment processes, conduct laboratory analysis, comply with drinking water regulations, operate and maintain equipment, perform security, safety, and administrative procedures, and evaluate characteristics of source water. Candidates must pass an exam. Candidates who are currently certified by another equivalent certification program and have taken and passed the certification exam may qualify for certification through reciprocity.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 2 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.