Washington Water & Wastewater Operator Continuing Education Requirements
Washington water & wastewater operators must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (waterworks operators; professional growth administered by Washington Certification Services at Green River College) + Washington State Department of Ecology, Wastewater Operator Cert....
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Requirements at a glance
What Washington requires of water & wastewater operators
- CE hours required
- 30 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 Washington water & wastewater operators need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (waterworks operators; professional growth administered by Washington Certification Services at Green River College) + Washington State Department of Ecology, Wastewater Operator Cert... requires.
- 1 license class
30 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 Washington water & wastewater operators must cover
Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (waterworks operators; professional growth administered by Washington Certification Services at Green River College) + Washington State Department of Ecology, Wastewater Operator Cert... requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Training must meet relevancy criteria: directly related to water system operation (DOH relevancy criteria) or wastewater operation (ABC/Professional Operator CEU Relevancy Criteria for Ecology); no specific mandatory subjects
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Washington
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (waterworks operators; professional growth administered by Washington Certification Services at Green River College) + Washington State Department of Ecology, Wastewater Operator Cert... 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 Washington water & wastewater operator license.
Questions Washington water & wastewater operators ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Washington water & wastewater operators need?
- Washington water & wastewater operators must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (waterworks operators; professional growth administered by Washington Certification Services at Green River College) + Washington State Department of Ecology, Wastewater Operator Cert....
- What topics are required for Washington water & wastewater operators continuing education?
- Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (waterworks operators; professional growth administered by Washington Certification Services at Green River College) + Washington State Department of Ecology, Wastewater Operator Cert... requires coverage of: Training must meet relevancy criteria: directly related to water system operation (DOH relevancy criteria) or wastewater operation (ABC/Professional Operator CEU Relevancy Criteria for Ecology); no specific mandatory subjects.
- Can Washington water & wastewater operators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Washington requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Washington water & wastewater operators licensing resources
- Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (waterworks operators; professional growth administered by Washington Certification Services at Green River College) + Washington State Department of Ecology, Wastewater Operator Cert...
The Washington 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 Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (waterworks operators; professional growth administered by Washington Certification Services at Green River College) + Washington State Department of Ecology, Wastewater Operator Cert...’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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