training & renewals
Massachusetts Wastewater Operator Training
Searchable Operator DatabaseAbout Mass. Wastewater Operator Training
Due to state budget cuts in Massachusetts, the state's Department of Environmental Protection (MA DEP) shifted its wastewater operator certification and training program to a new consortium of training organizations, led by NEIWPCC. Since July 2005, the operator training, certification exams, and renewals have been fully coordinated by NEIWPCC. All renewal applications are submitted to NEIWPCC and will be processed and reviewed, along with the training contact hour requirements.
In addition to NEIWPCC, the consortium includes the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA), Massachusetts Water Pollution Control Association (MWPCA), Massachusetts Rural Water Association (MRWA), MA DEP, US EPA - New England, Massachusetts Board of Operator Certification, and the Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District. Representatives of these organizations have formed a Training Advisory Committee (TAC) that steers the direction of the wastewater operator training program.
Mass DEP and the Board of Certification will continue to be involved by continuing to approve courses for training contact hours, grading of treatment plants, developing questions for the certification examination, and issuing emergency certifications and other statutory requirements.
NEIWPCC’s new comprehensive Training Catalog includes our current regional training courses along with classes associated with the Massachusetts operator training program. Registration fees now reflect the increased need for the program to be self supporting and credit card payments are accepted.
For more information on the Massachusetts wastewater operator certification and training program, contact NEIWPCC at (978) 323-7929 or by email at training@neiwpcc.org.
Important Contact Information for Wastewater Operators
To assist wastewater operators, the following contact list is being provided.
- Training
- Registration for Training programs
- Municipal and industrial exam review sessions
- CD-ROM training at Millbury
- Library of reference books and videos
- Applications for:
-Semi annual Certification exams
-Biennial license renewal
-License status and reciprocity
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Thomas Bienkiewicz 508-767-2781 www.mass.gov/dep/water/wastewat.htm
- Exam types and grade levels
- Emergency certifications
- Plant grading
- Approval of training hours
Massachusetts Water Pollution Control Association (MWPCA)
781-939-0918 www.mwpca.org
email: mwpca@newea.org
- Membership information
- Educational opportunities
- Employment opportunities
- MA WW operator training and certification schedules, applications, etc.
- Quarterly meetings and technical sessions
- Plant profiles of facilities in MA
- Telephone directory of WWTP