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How to Renew Your Hawaii Water & Wastewater Operator License

Hawaii water & wastewater operators must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Hawaii Department of Health — Safe Drinking Water Branch / Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators (drinking water); Wastewater Branch / Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants (wastewater).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Hawaii Department of Health — Safe Drinking Water Branch / Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators (drinking water); Wastewater Branch / Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants (wastewater) rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Hawaii water & wastewater operators holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Hawaii Department of Health — Safe Drinking Water Branch / Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators (drinking water); Wastewater Branch / Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants (wastewater).

When to renew

Hawaii water & wastewater operators licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://health.hawaii.gov/sdwb/operatorcert/)

The continuing education Hawaii requires

Hawaii Department of Health — Safe Drinking Water Branch / Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators (drinking water); Wastewater Branch / Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants (wastewater) requires 8 hours of approved continuing education every 2 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

    Hawaii 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 8 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Hawaii Department of Health — Safe Drinking Water Branch / Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators (drinking water); Wastewater Branch / Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants (wastewater) requires 8 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Hawaii Department of Health — Safe Drinking Water Branch / Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators (drinking water); Wastewater Branch / Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants (wastewater)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal 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 Hawaii Department of Health — Safe Drinking Water Branch / Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators (drinking water); Wastewater Branch / Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants (wastewater)

Hawaii water & wastewater operator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Hawaii water & wastewater operators need?
Hawaii water & wastewater operators must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Hawaii Department of Health — Safe Drinking Water Branch / Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators (drinking water); Wastewater Branch / Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants (wastewater).
Can Hawaii water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Hawaii requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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