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How to Renew Your Maine Water & Wastewater Operator License

Maine water & wastewater operators must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Maine Board of Licensure of Water System Operators / Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DHHS) for water; Maine DEP (administered by NEIWPCC-JETCC) for wastewater.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Maine Board of Licensure of Water System Operators / Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DHHS) for water; Maine DEP (administered by NEIWPCC-JETCC) for wastewater rule on September 4, 2026.

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

Who has to renew

This guide covers Maine water & wastewater operators holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Maine Board of Licensure of Water System Operators / Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DHHS) for water; Maine DEP (administered by NEIWPCC-JETCC) for wastewater.

When to renew

Maine 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://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/sites/maine.gov.dhhs.mecdc/files/Renewal%20Training%20Requirements%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf)

The continuing education Maine requires

Maine Board of Licensure of Water System Operators / Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DHHS) for water; Maine DEP (administered by NEIWPCC-JETCC) for wastewater requires 6 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

    Maine 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 6 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Maine Board of Licensure of Water System Operators / Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DHHS) for water; Maine DEP (administered by NEIWPCC-JETCC) for wastewater requires 6 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Maine Board of Licensure of Water System Operators / Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DHHS) for water; Maine DEP (administered by NEIWPCC-JETCC) for 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 Maine Board of Licensure of Water System Operators / Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DHHS) for water; Maine DEP (administered by NEIWPCC-JETCC) for wastewater

Maine water & wastewater operator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Maine water & wastewater operators need?
Maine water & wastewater operators must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Maine Board of Licensure of Water System Operators / Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DHHS) for water; Maine DEP (administered by NEIWPCC-JETCC) for wastewater.
Can Maine water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maine requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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