Florida Water & Wastewater Operator Certification

Who regulates water operators in Florida?

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Operator Certification Program administers the credentials covered here.

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Certification types

• Water treatment and wastewater treatment Classes D, C, B, A (A highest)
• water distribution Levels 4, 3, 2, 1 (1 highest).

Certification levels / grades / classes

Water treatment and wastewater treatment Classes D, C, B, A (A highest); water distribution Levels 4, 3, 2, 1 (1 highest).

Initial certification requirements

Complete the Department-approved course for the requested class/level, apply for and pass the applicable examination, then separately apply for the license and document the education/experience criteria in Rules 62-602.270, .300, .410 and .420.

Exam information

Complete the Department-approved course for the requested class/level, apply for and pass the applicable examination, then separately apply for the license and document the education/experience criteria in Rules 62-602.270, .300, .410 and .420.

Renewal cycle

Biennial; the active biennium extends through April 30 of odd-numbered years.

Continuing-education requirements

Per biennium: treatment Class A/B 2.0 CEU; Class C 1.0 CEU; Class D 0.5 CEU. Distribution CE is governed by Rule 62-602.710; verify the level-specific total in the live rule when renewing.

Reciprocity / out-of-state operators

Non-Florida operators use Rule 62-602.360 and must meet Florida training, experience, and licensing-exam requirements for the requested class/level; the 2025 rule implements statutory reciprocity.

Water vs. wastewater differences

Water treatment and wastewater treatment Classes D, C, B, A (A highest); water distribution Levels 4, 3, 2, 1 (1 highest).