Alabama · Water & Wastewater Operators · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Alabama Water & Wastewater Operator License
Alabama water & wastewater operators must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as required by Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Alabama Department of Environmental Management rule on September 3, 2026.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- each renewal period
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Alabama water & wastewater operators holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
When to renew
Alabama water & wastewater operators licenses renew each renewal period, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.
The continuing education Alabama requires
Alabama Department of Environmental Management requires 24 hours of approved continuing education each renewal period. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Alabama sets water & wastewater operators requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Alabama Department of Environmental Management requires 24 hours each renewal period. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Alabama water & wastewater operators course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Alabama, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Alabama water & wastewater operator renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Alabama water & wastewater operators need?
- Alabama water & wastewater operators must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education each renewal period, as set by Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
- Can Alabama water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alabama requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Alabama Department of Environmental Management — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 3, 2026
- Alabama Water & Wastewater Operators continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class