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How to Renew Your Utah Water & Wastewater Operator License

Utah water & wastewater operators must complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Utah DEQ, Division of Drinking Water (water operator certification, R309-300) + Utah DEQ, Division of Water Quality (wastewater operator certification, R317-10; Wastewater Operator Certification Council).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Utah DEQ, Division of Drinking Water (water operator certification, R309-300) + Utah DEQ, Division of Water Quality (wastewater operator certification, R317-10; Wastewater Operator Certification Council) rule on September 4, 2026.

CE hours
20 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Utah water & wastewater operators holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Utah DEQ, Division of Drinking Water (water operator certification, R309-300) + Utah DEQ, Division of Water Quality (wastewater operator certification, R317-10; Wastewater Operator Certification Council).

When to renew

Utah 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://deq.utah.gov/drinking-water/continuing-education)

The continuing education Utah requires

Utah DEQ, Division of Drinking Water (water operator certification, R309-300) + Utah DEQ, Division of Water Quality (wastewater operator certification, R317-10; Wastewater Operator Certification Council) requires 20 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Training must apply to waterworks operation (DDW review) or relate to the duties of a wastewater operator (DWQ/Council review); no specific mandatory subjects

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Utah 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 20 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Utah DEQ, Division of Drinking Water (water operator certification, R309-300) + Utah DEQ, Division of Water Quality (wastewater operator certification, R317-10; Wastewater Operator Certification Council) requires 20 hours every 3 years, including Training must apply to waterworks operation (DDW review) or relate to the duties of a wastewater operator (DWQ/Council review); no specific mandatory subjects. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Utah DEQ, Division of Drinking Water (water operator certification, R309-300) + Utah DEQ, Division of Water Quality (wastewater operator certification, R317-10; Wastewater Operator Certification Council)

    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 Utah DEQ, Division of Drinking Water (water operator certification, R309-300) + Utah DEQ, Division of Water Quality (wastewater operator certification, R317-10; Wastewater Operator Certification Council)

Utah water & wastewater operator renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Utah water & wastewater operators need?
Utah water & wastewater operators must complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Utah DEQ, Division of Drinking Water (water operator certification, R309-300) + Utah DEQ, Division of Water Quality (wastewater operator certification, R317-10; Wastewater Operator Certification Council).
What topics are required for Utah water & wastewater operators continuing education?
Utah DEQ, Division of Drinking Water (water operator certification, R309-300) + Utah DEQ, Division of Water Quality (wastewater operator certification, R317-10; Wastewater Operator Certification Council) requires coverage of: Training must apply to waterworks operation (DDW review) or relate to the duties of a wastewater operator (DWQ/Council review); no specific mandatory subjects.
Can Utah water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Utah requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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