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Wastewater Operator Certification Exam Prep Courses

Alliance of Indiana Rural Water is pleased to offer exam review courses as preparation for individuals planning to take the Indiana certification exam for I-SP, Class I, II & III municipal certifications or the industrial certifications A-SO, Class B, C and D. We also offer courses specifically for operators who are sitting for the Wastewater Collections Systems exams offered through IWEA.

What To Bring: Calculator, Notebook, Pen or Pencil, and Required Books*

*Registrants are responsible for obtaining the text books through the Sacramento State Office of Water Programs (CSUS).
 

Texts for Municipal certifications: Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volumes 1 & 2
Texts for Industrial certifications: Industrial Waste Treatment, Volumes 1 & 2
Texts for Collections certifications: Operation & Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volumes 1 & 2

www.owp.csus.edu/courses/wastewater.php or call: (916) 278-6142

Upcoming Exam Reviews:

8-Hour Wastewater Exam Review Course - Ft. Wayne, IN

Hours: 8 Technical Wastewater
Cost: $150 member/$225 non-member

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Course Description 

    This 8-hour wastewater operator certification exam review course focuses on the topics found on certification exams. Emphasis is placed on the wastewater certification manual review of rules, regulations, and requirements, as well as on regulatory reporting responsibilities. Participants will also review the activated sludge process, laboratory equipment, and testing. Additional topics include wastewater mathematics, solids handling, disinfection, and maintenance concepts. The course is designed to reinforce key knowledge areas and improve exam readiness through focused review.

    This course is designed to meet the retesting requirements of 327 IAC 5-23-11(e)(2).

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Explain key wastewater regulations, certification requirements, and NPDES permit obligations.
    • Interpret regulatory reporting requirements and compliance responsibilities.
    • Describe activated sludge process operation and basic process control principles.
    • Recognize basic laboratory equipment, know what each test measures and why it’s important, and sample preservation and holding times.
    • Be familiar with wastewater math calculations commonly found on certification exam formula sheet.
    • Explain the fundamentals of solids handling, disinfection, and maintenance.

    Instructor: Pete Crowl, AIRW

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    IDEM Certification Exam Info:

    Ivy Tech will offer the exam any business day throughout the year (no postmark due date for submitting applications). This is a computerized exam, and applications must still be submitted through IDEM.

    Applications and further information on the Ivy Tech computerized tests can be found here:
    IDEM Wastewater testing dates, applications, prep materials, and past exam results.
    IAC Code for WW Experience Requirements