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Arizona Water & Wastewater Operator Continuing Education Requirements

Arizona water & wastewater operators must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Operator Certification Program.

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Requirements at a glance

What Arizona requires of water & wastewater operators

Set by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Operator Certification Program

CE hours required
30 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
All licensees
Exam to renew
Not required

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The course Arizona water & wastewater operators need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Operator Certification Program requires.

  • 30 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

    1 license class
    • All licensees

    Course for this class is in board review.

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Required subject matter

Topics Arizona water & wastewater operators must cover

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Operator Certification Program requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • At least 10 of 30 PDHs directly related to the operator's certificate/job functions

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Arizona

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Operator Certification Program requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 3 years.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Arizona water & wastewater operator license.

Questions Arizona water & wastewater operators ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Arizona water & wastewater operators need?
Arizona water & wastewater operators must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Operator Certification Program.
What topics are required for Arizona water & wastewater operators continuing education?
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Operator Certification Program requires coverage of: At least 10 of 30 PDHs directly related to the operator's certificate/job functions.
Can Arizona water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Arizona requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Arizona water & wastewater operators licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Operator Certification Program’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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Every water & wastewater operators course is built to meet Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Operator Certification Program requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

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