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How to Renew Your South Carolina Water & Wastewater Operator License

South Carolina water & wastewater operators must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Carolina Environmental Certification Board (LLR).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the South Carolina Environmental Certification Board (LLR) rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
June 30, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers South Carolina water & wastewater operators holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by South Carolina Environmental Certification Board (LLR).

When to renew

South Carolina water & wastewater operators licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is June 30, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (SC Water Operators: renew annually/biennially by June 30 (SC Reg 51-4.A, llr.sc.gov))

The continuing education South Carolina requires

South Carolina Environmental Certification Board (LLR) requires 12 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Content must be relevant to water and/or wastewater treatment facilities; no credit for business/marketing training, self-study, reading publications, or repetitive refresher attendance

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    South Carolina sets water & wastewater operators requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is June 30, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education

    South Carolina Environmental Certification Board (LLR) requires 12 hours every 2 years, including Content must be relevant to water and/or wastewater treatment facilities; no credit for business/marketing training, self-study, reading publications, or repetitive refresher attendance. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with South Carolina Environmental Certification Board (LLR)

    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 South Carolina Environmental Certification Board (LLR)

South Carolina water & wastewater operator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do South Carolina water & wastewater operators need?
South Carolina water & wastewater operators must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Carolina Environmental Certification Board (LLR).
What topics are required for South Carolina water & wastewater operators continuing education?
South Carolina Environmental Certification Board (LLR) requires coverage of: Content must be relevant to water and/or wastewater treatment facilities; no credit for business/marketing training, self-study, reading publications, or repetitive refresher attendance.
Can South Carolina water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Carolina requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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