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Purpose

The purpose of the certification program is stated in Title 11, Chapter 61. The efficient management of wastewater treatment works is an important economic asset to the public, to county and state officials and to operators. Also, effective operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment works is essential to prevent pollution of the waters of the state. Furthermore, certification of wastewater treatment works operators assures the employment of personnel competent to provide efficient and proper operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.

Board of Certification

Below is a list of members currently on the Board of Certification.

Name Agency End of Term
Kenneth J. Knapp County of Maui June 30, 2009
Marshall Lum, Secretary State Department of Health June 30, 2010
Eassie M. Miller Water Pollution Control Federation June 30, 2011
Wayne A. Salas, Chair C&C of Honolulu June 30, 2008
Dana Riddle County of Hawaii June 30, 2009
Bert Uyeno County of Kauai June 30, 2011
Myron Nomura Private Sector Professional Engineer June 30, 2010
Charles H. Dawrs Private Sector June 30, 2008
Victor Moreland, Ph.D. UH Engineering Faculty June 30, 2011

Minutes of Meeting for the Board of Certification.

  • 2-6-07

  • 3-15-07 & 3-16-07

  • 5-18-07

  • 7-12-07

  • 9-28-07

  • 11-8-07 & 11-9-07

  • 11-9-07 Joint Meeting

  • 12-14-07

  • 2-18-08
  • Association of Boards of Certification Publication - The Certifier

  • January/February 2006

  • March/April 2006

  • May/June 2006

  • July/August 2006

  • September/October 2006

  • November/December 2006

  • January/February 2007

  • March/April 2007

  • December 2007
  • Hawaii State Ethics Commission Publication - The High Road
    State of Hawaii Office of Information Practices Publication - OpenLine

    Operator Certification

    Please call 832-5478 should you have any questions about operator certification, qualification requirements, exams, renewal, application forms and fees.

    The Board of Certification administers two examinations per calendar year in February and August. Applications for Wastewater Operator Certification Examinations are mailed to all county, private, and federal agencies approximately 4 to 5 months prior to the examination date. Should you require a form, please contact the Board of Certification or download it from the Operator Certification section above.

    The exam application deadline for the August 14, 2008 exam is May 2, 2008. Exam applications must be postmarked or received at the Statewide Wastewater Operator Training Center at 1350 Sand Island Parkway Bldg. 3A, Honolulu, HI 96819 by May 2, 2008.

    ABC Certification Examination Locations:

    Island Time Location
    Hawaii 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Kealakehe WWTP
    75-556 Mamalahoa Hwy.
    Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
    Kauai 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4444 Rice Street
    Piikoi, Bldg., Room A
    Lihue, Kauai
    Maui 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Kihei WWTP
    480 Welekahao Road
    Kihei, Maui
    Oahu 1st session 8:00 am - 12:00pm Sand Island WWTP
    1350 Sand Island Pkwy
    Honolulu, Hawaii
    Oahu 2nd session 4:00 pm - 8:00pm Sand Island WWTP
    1350 Sand Island Pkwy
    Honolulu, Hawaii

    The basic education and experience requirements for each grade are listed below. Additional information is stated in Title 11, Chapter 61.

    Grade Work Experience Education Points (CEUs)
    1 One year None
    2 Two years 6
    3 Three years 16
    4 Five years 32

    Note: High school diploma is required for all grades.

    Please call the Board of Certification at 832-5478 for other permissible variables/requirements for eligibility.

  • Notice of Certification Examination for August 14, 2008 | .pdf |

  • Certification Examination Application w/instructions | .pdf |

  • Certification Re-Examination Application w/instructions | .pdf |

  • Application for Temporary Certification | .pdf |

  • Application for Reciprocity Certification | .pdf |

  • Schedule of Fees | .pdf |

  • List of Courses Granted CEU Credits | .pdf |

  • Renewal Application

    Renewed certificates are valid for a period of twenty-four months and expire on October 15 of even numbered years.

    • Renewal Application | .pdf |

    List of Approved Repeat Training Courses for Certificate Renewal Purposes Only

  • List of Approved Training Courses for Repeats | .pdf |
  • Request for Public Records

    • Request for Public Records for Training Center and Board of Certification | .pdf |

    DRC Notification

    • Form for Notification of New DRC | .pdf |

    Continuing Education

    California State University Sacramento

    Course CEUs
    Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume I - 6
    Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume II - 5
    Advanced Waste Treatment - 5
    Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume I - 3
    Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume II - 3
    Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume I - 4
    Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume II - 4
    Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume II - 2
    Small Water System Operation and Maintenance - 2
    Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance - 2
    Small Wastewater Operation and Maintenance - 0
    Utility Management - 1

    Michigan State University

    Supervisory Management in the Water/Wastewater Field - 6
    Maintenance Management in the Water/Wastewater Field - 6
    Effective Communication in the Municipal Environment - 4

    Indiana State University

    Supervision and Management for Working Professionals I - 5
    Supervision and Management for Working Professionals II - 5

    CEUs are also awarded for specific college courses and other wastewater related training. Please contact the Board of Certification for more information.

    Plant Classification

    Plant Classifications as of 4-01-2008