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Operator Certification
Public drinking water systems are required to have an Operator certified by the Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division. The class of Operator Certification is based on the source water type, treatment, and population of a water system. A listing of class types can be found in Table 1. Certifications are for three years.
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Table 1: Operator Class Types |
| Class |
Source Water Type |
Treatment Technology |
| 1A |
Groundwater |
TNC systems with ion exchange for water softening, cartridge filters, and/or limestone contactors. |
| 1B |
Groundwater |
TNC systems with Disinfection from Chlorine or UV, (including standby capability) |
| 2 |
Groundwater |
Disinfection with Chlorine or UV (including standby capability), ion exchange for softening, and/or limestone contactors |
| 3 |
Groundwater |
Disinfection by means other than Chlorine or UV, sequestering or filtration of manganese or iron, fluoridation, corrosion control, pH control, air stripping, granular activated adsorption, ion exchange, and/or aeration |
| 4A1 |
Surface Water or GWUDI |
Systems with bag filtration, cartridge filtration, membrane filtration, slow sand filtration, and/or other similar technologies, as approved by the Secretary, which do not use coagulants |
| 4A, 4B, and 4C |
Surface Water or GWUDI |
Systems using rapid sand filtration. Class depends on the population served by the system:
- Class 4A serving from 25 to 500 people
- Class 4B serving from 501 to 3,300 people
- Class 4C serving more than 3,300 people
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| D |
Any |
Systems Purchasing all of their water or operators who only work on the Distribution System |
Operator Certification Applications:
In addition to completing an Application and attached Child Support and VT Taxes Statement,please refer to Tables 2 and 3 for initial and renewal certification requirements for Certified Operators:
Class 2,3,4,D:
Class 1A/1B :
| Table 2: Initial Certification Requirements |
| Class |
Initial Certificate Fee |
Minimum Education |
Initial Experience |
Letter from Supervisor* |
Take and Pass Certification Exam |
Child Support and
VT Taxes Statement |
| 1A |
$45 |
HS or GED |
None |
No |
No |
Yes |
| 1B |
$45 |
HS or GED |
None |
No |
No |
Yes |
| 2 |
$80 |
HS or GED |
1.5 years |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 3 |
$80 |
HS or GED |
1.5 years |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 4A1 |
$80 |
HS or GED |
2 years |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 4A |
$80 |
HS or GED |
2 years |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 4B |
$80 |
HS or GED |
2.5 years |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 4C |
$80 |
HS or GED |
3 years |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| D |
$80 |
HS or GED |
1.5 years |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
*Letter from Supervisor: a brief, written statement verifying technical knowledge of water system and years of experience - attach to application.
| Table 3: Renewal Certification Requirements |
| ** Operator certifications must be renewed every 3 years. ** |
| Class |
Renewal Certificate Fee |
Minimum Education |
Renewal Continuing Education Requirements (TCH) |
Renewal Date Deadline |
Child Support and
VT Taxes Statement |
| 1A |
$45 |
HS or GED |
None |
N/A |
Yes |
| 1B |
$45 |
HS or GED |
3 hours |
N/A |
Yes |
| 2 |
$80 |
HS or GED |
10 hours |
June 30, 2014 |
Yes |
| 3 |
$80 |
HS or GED |
20 hours |
June 30, 2013 |
Yes |
| 4A1 |
$80 |
HS or GED |
20 hours |
June 30, 2014 |
Yes |
| 4A |
$80 |
HS or GED |
20 hours |
June 30, 2014 |
Yes |
| 4B |
$80 |
HS or GED |
20 hours |
June 30, 2014 |
Yes |
| 4C |
$80 |
HS or GED |
20 hours |
June 30, 2014 |
Yes |
| D |
$80 |
HS or GED |
20 hours |
June 30, 2013 |
Yes |
Provisional Certification: Under some conditions a Provisional Certification may be issued. The operator is only allowed to work for one water system and must meet the requirements for a full certification except for the experience. For more information, please contact us.
Recertification: If your Certification has lapsed, please contact the certification manager for more information about Recertification. |
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