Utah Water & Wastewater Operator Continuing Education Requirements
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).
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Requirements at a glance
What Utah requires of water & wastewater operators
- CE hours required
- 20 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The course Utah water & wastewater operators need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics 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.
- 1 license class
20 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 Utah water & wastewater operators must cover
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 these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
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 renewal works
From course to renewed license in Utah
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 20 hours and topics 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.
- 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 through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Utah water & wastewater operator license.
Questions Utah water & wastewater operators ask
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Official Utah water & wastewater operators licensing resources
- 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)
The Utah board that licenses water & wastewater operators and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from 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)’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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