Louisiana · Water & Wastewater Operators · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Louisiana Water & Wastewater Operator License
Louisiana water & wastewater operators must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health - Operator Certification Program (Committee of Certification).
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health - Operator Certification Program (Committee of Certification) rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 16 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Louisiana water & wastewater operators holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health - Operator Certification Program (Committee of Certification).
When to renew
Louisiana 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://ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Center-EH/operator/OperatorCertificationRule.pdf)
The continuing education Louisiana requires
Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health - Operator Certification Program (Committee of Certification) requires 16 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
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Louisiana 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 16 hours of board-approved continuing education
Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health - Operator Certification Program (Committee of Certification) requires 16 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Louisiana 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 Louisiana, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
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Renew with Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health - Operator Certification Program (Committee of Certification)
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 Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health - Operator Certification Program (Committee of Certification)
Louisiana water & wastewater operator renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Louisiana water & wastewater operators need?
- Louisiana water & wastewater operators must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health - Operator Certification Program (Committee of Certification).
- Can Louisiana water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Louisiana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health - Operator Certification Program (Committee of Certification) — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Louisiana Water & Wastewater Operators continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class