New York Water & Wastewater Operator Continuing Education Requirements
New York water & wastewater operators must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection (water treatment operator certification); NYSDEC / NYWEA (wastewater).
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Requirements at a glance
What New York requires of water & wastewater operators
- CE hours required
- 15 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 York water & wastewater operators need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection (water treatment operator certification); NYSDEC / NYWEA (wastewater) requires.
- 1 license class
15 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 York water & wastewater operators must cover
New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection (water treatment operator certification); NYSDEC / NYWEA (wastewater) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Grade IA operators: a DOH-approved laboratory class each 3-year cycle
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in New York
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 15 hours and topics New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection (water treatment operator certification); NYSDEC / NYWEA (wastewater) 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 York water & wastewater operator license.
Questions New York water & wastewater operators ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do New York water & wastewater operators need?
- New York water & wastewater operators must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection (water treatment operator certification); NYSDEC / NYWEA (wastewater).
- What topics are required for New York water & wastewater operators continuing education?
- New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection (water treatment operator certification); NYSDEC / NYWEA (wastewater) requires coverage of: Grade IA operators: a DOH-approved laboratory class each 3-year cycle.
- Can New York water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New York requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official New York water & wastewater operators licensing resources
- New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection (water treatment operator certification); NYSDEC / NYWEA (wastewater)
The New York 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 York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection (water treatment operator certification); NYSDEC / NYWEA (wastewater)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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