Certification
Testing certification windows:
| Test Windows | Application Deadline | Test Dates |
| Spring | February 28 | April 1 through June 30 |
| Summer | May 30 | July 1 through September 30 |
| Fall | August 31 | October 1 through December 31 |
| Winter | November 30 | January 1 through March 31 |
Applications available at www.cwea.org/cert or call 510-382- 7800 #119 to have one mailed to you
Great Ways to Find a Rewarding Career in the Wastewater Industry…
The clean water industry can be a rewarding career.
1. Getting Certified and Computer Based Testing
CWEA provides technical certification testing for many job classifications. Employers in the clean water industry typically require employees to be or to become certified for their job. Testing is conducted in intervals at computer testing sites across the state :
- Collection System Maintenance
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance (includes Mechanical Technologists and Electrical Instrumentation)
- Electrical/Instrumentation
- Mechanical Technologist
- Laboratory Analysis
- Biosolid Land Application Management
- Environmental Compliance Inspection
- Industrial Treatment Plant Operations
Learn More | Apply for Certification
The State Water Resources Control Board handles certification for two classifications:
- Wastewater treatment plant operators
- Drinking water plant operators
Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification
2. Computer Based Testing Sites
There are several locations in the Los Angeles Basin where you can take the test on computer. To locate one visit:
3. Getting a Job in the Industry
There are several types of jobs in the clean water industry -there's operations, laboratory, maintenance, engineering, construction, management, research, public outreach and more!
These are popular water industry job websites:
