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Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals

The Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators was established in 1971 to regulate individuals who operate water and wastewater treatment facilities. Onsite Sewage System Professionals were added in 2009 to create the acronym WWWOOSSP.

Regulations Effective:  July 1, 2009

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233-1463

Executive Director: David E. Dick (804) 367-2648

For further information, contact the Licensing Section:

Phone: (804) 367-8595
Fax: (866) 350-5354
Email: Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works and Onsite Sewage System Professionals

LINKS TO INFORMATION SECTIONS OF THIS PAGE

Regulatory Matters
Licensure and Forms
Board
Exams and Education


REGULATORY MATTERS


Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals Regulations EFFECTIVE January 1, 2010 (PDF Format)

Code of Virginia Title 54.1 Chapter 23

Pending Regulatory Action (This link will open a new browser window that will take you to the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget's Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Web Site where you can access view pending regulatory action for this board.)


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LICENSURE AND FORMS


Guidance Document-Interpretations and Policies (PDF Format)

Frequently Asked Questions - Wastewater Works Operators CPE Requirements (PDF Format)

Frequently Asked Questions - Apprenticeship Program - Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators (PDF Format)

Applications and Other Forms

Applications & Other Forms

Name and Address Change Form

Certification Request Form

Credit Card Payment

To submit a credit card payment for license renewals and applications, you must complete the credit card payment form.
Credit Card Payment


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BOARD


Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals Board Member Roster (PDF Format)

Meeting and Event Calendar (PDF Format)

Board and Committee Meeting Minutes ( This link will open a new browser window that will take you to the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget's Virginia Regulatory Town Hall Web Site where you can access minutes for this board. )


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EXAMS AND EDUCATION


Exam Schedule

VA Waterworks Operator Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (PDF Format) (Depending on your internet connection speed, this website may take a few moments to load.)

VA WasteWater Works Operator Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (PDF Format) (Depending on your internet connection speed, this website may take a few moments to load.)

VA Onsite Sewage System Professionals Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (PDF Format) (Depending on your internet connection speed, this website may take a few moments to load.)

Virginia Approved Specialized Training Programs/Courses (PDF Format) These courses are approved for a specific amount of training credits (TC's) which can be used by applicants to substitute for up to 50% of the required experience for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 Waterworks or Wastewater Works Operator licenses.


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