West Virginia · Water & Wastewater Operators · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your West Virginia Water & Wastewater Operator License
West Virginia water & wastewater operators must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by WV Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS), Environmental Engineering Division - Certification & Training Program (administers BOTH public water system operators, 64CSR04, and wastewater system operators, 64CSR05);....
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the WV Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS), Environmental Engineering Division - Certification & Training Program (administers BOTH public water system operators, 64CSR04, and wastewater system operators, 64CSR05);... 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 West Virginia water & wastewater operators holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by WV Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS), Environmental Engineering Division - Certification & Training Program (administers BOTH public water system operators, 64CSR04, and wastewater system operators, 64CSR05);....
When to renew
West Virginia 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.wvdhhr.org/wateroperators/wv_advanced_course/Resources/L2U1/Public_Water_Systems_Operator_Regulations.pdf)
The continuing education West Virginia requires
WV Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS), Environmental Engineering Division - Certification & Training Program (administers BOTH public water system operators, 64CSR04, and wastewater system operators, 64CSR05);... 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
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
West Virginia 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.
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Complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education
WV Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS), Environmental Engineering Division - Certification & Training Program (administers BOTH public water system operators, 64CSR04, and wastewater system operators, 64CSR05);... requires 6 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the West Virginia water & wastewater operators course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
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Make sure your hours reach the board
In West Virginia, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
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Renew with WV Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS), Environmental Engineering Division - Certification & Training Program (administers BOTH public water system operators, 64CSR04, and wastewater system operators, 64CSR05);...
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 WV Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS), Environmental Engineering Division - Certification & Training Program (administers BOTH public water system operators, 64CSR04, and wastewater system operators, 64CSR05);...
West Virginia water & wastewater operator renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do West Virginia water & wastewater operators need?
- West Virginia water & wastewater operators must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by WV Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS), Environmental Engineering Division - Certification & Training Program (administers BOTH public water system operators, 64CSR04, and wastewater system operators, 64CSR05);....
- Can West Virginia water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the West Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- WV Bureau for Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS), Environmental Engineering Division - Certification & Training Program (administers BOTH public water system operators, 64CSR04, and wastewater system operators, 64CSR05);... — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- West Virginia Water & Wastewater Operators continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class