New Mexico Water & Wastewater Operator Continuing Education Requirements
New Mexico water & wastewater operators must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Drinking Water Bureau - Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP).
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Requirements at a glance
What New Mexico requires of water & wastewater operators
- CE hours required
- 5 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course New Mexico water & wastewater operators need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Drinking Water Bureau - Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP) requires.
- 1 license class
5 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- All licensees
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics New Mexico water & wastewater operators must cover
New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Drinking Water Bureau - Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
At least 10 of the 30 training credits must be in operation and maintenance of the same type of system/facility as the certification held (20.7.4.25(D) NMAC)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in New Mexico
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 5 hours and topics New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Drinking Water Bureau - Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 3 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your New Mexico water & wastewater operator license.
Questions New Mexico water & wastewater operators ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do New Mexico water & wastewater operators need?
- New Mexico water & wastewater operators must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Drinking Water Bureau - Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP).
- What topics are required for New Mexico water & wastewater operators continuing education?
- New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Drinking Water Bureau - Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP) requires coverage of: At least 10 of the 30 training credits must be in operation and maintenance of the same type of system/facility as the certification held (20.7.4.25(D) NMAC).
- Can New Mexico water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Mexico requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official New Mexico water & wastewater operators licensing resources
- New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Drinking Water Bureau - Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP)
The New Mexico board that licenses water & wastewater operators and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Drinking Water Bureau - Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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