Certification Exam Registration & Info
Important Information for Operators Planning to Take Certification Exams
(Provided by PA DEP; please open and read)
View the Operator Code of Ethics - Adopted by PWEA
PWEA 2021 Certification Exam Dates & Locations
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Pocono Manor PA (maximum 46 seat capacity)
Thursday, July 8, 2021 - Holiday Inn, Morgantown PA (maximum 46 seat capacity)
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - Ramada by Wyndham, Indiana PA (maximum 46 seat capacity)
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - DEP Williamsport Regional Office (maximum 10 seat capacity)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - Wyndham, Gettysburg PA (maximum 46 seat capacity)
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 - Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center, Bethlehem PA (maximum 46 seat capacity)
REGISTER ONLINE (credit or debit card payment only)
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - SOLD OUT
Thursday, June 10, 2021 - SOLD OUT
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - SOLD OUT
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - SOLD OUT
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - SOLD OUT
View DEP's entire 2021 Exam Schedule
Certification Exam Information
Visit DEP's Operator Certification Information Center for all information related to becoming a certified operator for a drinking water or wastewater treatment facility. For DEP's Certification Exam Study material, click here or contact the Operator Training staff at 717-787-0122. Email the DEP if you have questions related to becoming certified or call the DEP at 717-787-5236.Study Programs, Associates Degree and Community College Certificate Programs
Sacramento Home Study Program
Offers training materials and manuals.
Visit our website
Contact us by email
916-278-6142
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Water Management Technology - Associate Degree
750 E King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
For information on Associates Degree Program, email: Katie Surra
Thaddeous Stevens College of Technology Website
Thaddeous Stevens College of Technology Facebook Page
Water Management Technology Brochure
Water Management Technology Model Schedule
Harrisburg Area Community College
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
HACC Harrisburg Campus
Contact Rusty Brink at 717-221-1338
Email Rusty Brink at ebrink@hacc.edu
Manufacturing Coordinator
Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division
HACC WWTP Program Flyer
HACC WWTP Program Schedule
~ ~ ~ ~ Additional Information for Operators to Read ~ ~ ~ ~
Operator Certification Process At a Glance (PDF)
Courtesy of the PA DEP
Operator Certification - Program Handbook (PDF)
Courtesy of the PA DEP
EarthWise Operator Announcement - Required Security Course (PDF)
Courtesy of the PA DEP
Training Advice for Wastewater Certification (PDF)
Courtesy of the PA DEP
Training Advice for Water Certification (PDF)
Courtesy of the PA DEP
Operator Certification Program 5-Year Review Report 2011-2015 (PDF)