What is a Certified water Operator?
The Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program was developed to ensure proper operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, and to protect the health of citizens and the environment.
What is the purpose of a water operators?
Water treatment plant and system operators run the equipment, control the processes, and monitor the plants that treat water to make it safe to drink. Wastewater treatment plant and system operators remove pollutants from domestic and industrial waste.
What do water operators make?
The average salary for a water treatment plant operator in California is around $70,550 per year.
How do I become a good water treatment plant operator?
To become a water treatment plant operator, you would need:
- an ability to cope with unpleasant smells and substances.
- the ability to work independently.
- practical and manual skills.
- good physical fitness.
- the ability to follow processes and procedures.
- an understanding of health and safety regulations.
How do I get ABC certified?
Certification Process
- Complete and return the Certification Application with the required fee and documentation to ABC.
- Your current level of certification, education, and work experience will be reviewed.
- If you meet ABC’s criteria for reciprocity, you will receive an ABC certificate that is valid for two years.
What do water treatment technicians do?
The responsibilities of a water treatment technician involve day-to-day plant operations, including equipment maintenance, service, and calibration. They take water samples, analyze data to determine the effect of water on agriculture or the environment, and assist with the installation of compliance measures.
How much does a certified water operator make?
The average salary for a water treatment plant operator in the United States is around $48,240 per year.
How much does ABC certification cost?
Fees
| Certification Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application fee for certification through examination | $120.00 USD |
| U.S. exam administration fee | $64.00 USD |
| International exam administration fee | $150.00 USD |
| Application fee for certification through reciprocity | $120.00 USD |