Georgia Water & Wastewater Operator Continuing Education Requirements
Georgia water & wastewater operators must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards).
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Requirements at a glance
What Georgia requires of water & wastewater operators
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The course Georgia water & wastewater operators need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards) requires.
- 1 license class
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- All licensees
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Georgia water & wastewater operators must cover
Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
At least 50% of points in Water/Wastewater-approved courses (Class I-III, Lab Analyst, Distribution/Collection); Class IV all points in Water/Wastewater; remainder may be Management/Safety
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Georgia
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Georgia water & wastewater operator license.
Questions Georgia water & wastewater operators ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Georgia water & wastewater operators need?
- Georgia water & wastewater operators must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards).
- What topics are required for Georgia water & wastewater operators continuing education?
- Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards) requires coverage of: At least 50% of points in Water/Wastewater-approved courses (Class I-III, Lab Analyst, Distribution/Collection); Class IV all points in Water/Wastewater; remainder may be Management/Safety.
- Can Georgia water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Georgia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Georgia water & wastewater operators licensing resources
- Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards)
The Georgia board that licenses water & wastewater operators and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts (Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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