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Water Treatment Plant Operators are responsible for the purification processes of water to be used as public water supplies. Meter chemicals into water based on analytical testing and continuous monitoring to produce a safe, aesthetically pleasing water. Test samples of water throughout the process and record results to assure water quality. Certified operators are required for community (residential) and non-transient, non-community (such as schools and workplaces) public water systems.
Legislation: NH RSA 332-E; Administrative Rules Chapter Env-Dw 502
Certification Requirements:
Examination: Written examination required. Applicants successfully completing a written examination may be required to obtain a satisfactory grade in an oral examination prior to certification. Applicants will be notified of the test results as early as practicable.
Continuing Education: Required for renewal – five hours for Grade I-A and 20 hours for Grades I - IV
Fees:
Reciprocity: Permitted with a limited number of states
revised Jan 2018