Certified operators of drinking water and wastewater systems are required to complete continuing education in order to renew their certificates. The requirement applies to both existing newly acquired certifications.

The first 3 year cycle will require less continuing education than subsequent renewals. Continuing education acquired before your initial cycle will not count towards your continuing education requirement.

You must acquire your continuing education within your 3 year cycle. You will not be able to bank hours. In other words, if you get 60 hours of continuing education, (and you were required to get 30), you will not be able to carry over the remaining 30 hours into the next cycle.

Also, there is no grace period.

State Licensing Board

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Technical Assistance & Outreach Education
11th Floor RCSOB – 400 Market Street, PO Box 8467
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Telephone: 717-787-0122
Website: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/