Title: Water Operator Certification and Training
Alternate Title:
Description: A mandatory certification program for water supply system operators was established by Minnesota Statutes in 1971, and is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Drinking Water Protection Section.
Subject: Teachers and Education
Water
Water Supply
Creation Date: 6/24/2020 2:18:32 PM
Modification Date: 8/22/2024 5:07:40 PM
Agency Name: Health (MDH), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://www.health.state.mn.us
Agency Description:
The Minnesota Department of Health is the state's lead public health agency, responsible for protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans.
Agency Phone: 651-201-5000
888-345-0823
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.health.state.mn.us
Agency Address: Health, Minnesota Dept. of
625 Robert St. N.
P.O. Box 64975
St. Paul
MN
55164-0975
Unit Name: Drinking Water Protection Program
Unit URL: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/wateroperator/index.htm
Unit Description:
Unit Phone: Unit Fax: Contact person(s): health.drinkingwater@state.mn.us
Unit URL: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/wateroperator/index.htm
Audience: Hold
Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:
Review:
Drinking Water Operator Certification
A mandatory certification program for water supply system operators was established by Minnesota Statutes in 1971, and is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health, Drinking Water Protection Section.
In order to be certified the operator must demonstrate that he or she possesses the skill, knowledge, experience, and education necessary to operate a system successfully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Information for Trainers
Exam Information
Exam Study Materials
Contract Operating Information
Rules: 9400
Statutes: 115.73
Forms:
Application for Water Operator Training Approval (PDF)
Fees:
Period of Issuance:
Length of Determination: 2-3 weeks.
Other Info:
Activity: Water Supply
License Detail URL:
Water Operator Certification and Training
Drinking Water Operator Contacts by Topic

