How to Renew Your Michigan Water & Wastewater Operator License

Who has to renew

This guide covers Michigan water & wastewater operators holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) - Drinking Water Operator Certification / Advisory Board of Examiners.

When to renew

Michigan 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://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/michigan/Mich-Admin-Code-R-325-11915)

The continuing education Michigan requires

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) - Drinking Water Operator Certification / Advisory Board of Examiners requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The hours must cover these topics:

• Technical/managerial minimum: Class 1-2 need 18 of 24 CEC hours technical/managerial; Class 3 need 12 of 24; Class 4 need 6 of 12; Class 5 none required (R 325.11915)

How to renew, step by step

1. 1

   Confirm your license class and renewal date

   Michigan 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 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

   Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) - Drinking Water Operator Certification / Advisory Board of Examiners requires 24 hours every 3 years, including Technical/managerial minimum: Class 1-2 need 18 of 24 CEC hours technical/managerial; Class 3 need 12 of 24; Class 4 need 6 of 12; Class 5 none required (R 325.11915). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

5. 5

   Renew with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) - Drinking Water Operator Certification / Advisory Board of Examiners

   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 Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) - Drinking Water Operator Certification / Advisory Board of Examiners

Michigan water & wastewater operator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Michigan water & wastewater operators need?

Michigan water & wastewater operators must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) - Drinking Water Operator Certification / Advisory Board of Examiners.

What topics are required for Michigan water & wastewater operators continuing education?

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) - Drinking Water Operator Certification / Advisory Board of Examiners requires coverage of: Technical/managerial minimum: Class 1-2 need 18 of 24 CEC hours technical/managerial; Class 3 need 12 of 24; Class 4 need 6 of 12; Class 5 none required (R 325.11915).

Can Michigan water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Michigan requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Sources

• Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) - Drinking Water Operator Certification / Advisory Board of Examiners — official board site
• Michigan Water & Wastewater Operators continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class