Water Operator Certification Exam Prep Courses

PAlliance of Indiana Rural Water is pleased to offer exam review courses as preparation for individuals planning to take the Indiana certification exam for Water Distribution (DSS, DSM or DSL) or Water Treatment (WT1, WT2, WT3, WT4 & WT5) operator certification.

Cost: $400 members / $500 non-members
What To Bring: Calculator, Notebook, Pen or Pencil, and

Students are encouraged to utilize the following training manual from IDEM for this Water Exam Prep Class:

Required Books*
*Registrants are responsible for obtaining the necessary textbooks.
Students can purchase either the AWWA textbooks or the Sacramento State Office of Water Programs textbooks.

Water Distribution - Grade 1-2 & 3-4
Water Treatment - Grade 1, 2, & 3-4

AWWA catalog no.: WSOSET-1E for full set (5 book set)

Sacramento State Office of Water Programs texts
www.owp.csus.edu/courses/drinking-water.php or (916) 278-6142

Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance
Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volumes 1 & 2

2025 Exam Prep Dates (*Online Webinar Courses) - Donald Papai

Water Treatment & Distribution Certification Exam Review - Online

Online Only

Start Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

This eight-session Water Operator Exam Review Course is designed to assist individuals taking the certification exams for Water Distribution (DSS, DSM, & DSL) and Water Treatment (WT1, WT2, WT3, WT4, & WT5).

Registrants are responsible for obtaining the text books. Students can purchase either the AWWA textbooks or the Sacramento State Office of Water Programs textbooks.

Any questions on required course material, please contact Donald Papai at dpapai@inh2o.org

Registration Closes July 7th, 2025

AWWA texts www.awwa.org or 800.926.7337

Water Distribution - Grade 1-2 & 3-4
Water Treatment - Grade 1, 2, & 3-4

AWWA catalog no.: WSOSET-1E for full set (5 book set)

Sacramento State Office of Water Programs texts

www.owp.csus.edu/courses/drinking-water.php or (916) 278-6142

Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance
Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volumes 1 & 2

This course will be offered in webinar format. Registered attendees will receive a separate email with the webinar link.

Class Dates:

07/17/2025
07/24/2025
07/31/2025
08/7/2025
08/14/2025
08/21/2025
08/28/2025
09/4/2025

Ivy Tech Holiday Schedule

IDEM Exam Certification 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. In addition, IDEM will offer a paper exam to be held in Indianapolis in November each year.

IDEM Water testing dates, applications, prep materials, and past exam results.

IDEM Requirements to Test for Certification

IDEM Formula / Conversion Tables for Water Treatment and Distribution Exams