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How to Renew Your Connecticut Water & Wastewater Operator License

Connecticut water & wastewater operators must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section (drinking water); CT DEEP (municipal wastewater).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section (drinking water); CT DEEP (municipal wastewater) rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
10 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Connecticut water & wastewater operators holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section (drinking water); CT DEEP (municipal wastewater).

When to renew

Connecticut water & wastewater operators licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DPH/dph/drinking_water/pdf/CertifiedOperatorRenewalRequirementspdf.pdf)

The continuing education Connecticut requires

Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section (drinking water); CT DEEP (municipal wastewater) requires 10 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Connecticut 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. 2

    Complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section (drinking water); CT DEEP (municipal wastewater) requires 10 hours every 3 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Connecticut water & wastewater operators course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Connecticut, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section (drinking water); CT DEEP (municipal wastewater)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section (drinking water); CT DEEP (municipal wastewater)

Connecticut water & wastewater operator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Connecticut water & wastewater operators need?
Connecticut water & wastewater operators must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section (drinking water); CT DEEP (municipal wastewater).
Is an exam required to renew a Connecticut water & wastewater operators license?
Yes — Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section (drinking water); CT DEEP (municipal wastewater) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can Connecticut water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Connecticut requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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