ADEQ’s Operator Certification Program strives to ensure that only certified operators make decisions about process control or system integrity that affects public health. Keeping operators up-to-date and certified is a priority. The following resources are provided for your use and information.

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• Drinking Water Operator Trainings Playlist | View >
• Wastewater Operator Trainings Playlist | View >

Operator Certification Presentations

• Addressing PFAS in Arizona | Watch Video >
• Ethics in Operation | Watch Video > | View Presentation > 
• Operator Outreach for Water System Owners/Operators/Managers | Watch Video > 
• Plugging the Knowledge Leak at Your Water System | Watch Video >
• RTCR Assessments - What, When and How | View Presentation > 
• Wastewater Collection Systems
  • Day 1 | View Presentation > | Watch Video > 
  • Day 2 | View Presentation > | Watch Video > 
• Wastewater Treatment and Collection | View Presentation >
• Wastewater Treatment Processes | View Presentation >
• Water Chemistry for Treatment | Watch Video > 
• Water Distribution: Valves and Pipes | Watch Video >

Inspections and Compliance Presentations

• Preparing Documentation Required for an Inspection | Watch Video >
• Seasonal Startup Procedure for RV Parks | View Presentation >
• Using a Pre-Inspection Checklist to Prepare for Winter Visitors | View Presentation >
• What to Expect When You're Inspected | Watch Video > 
• What to Expect After a Forest Fire | View Presentation > 

Compliance Assistance Coordinator Presentations

• 10 Things We Want You to Know | View Presentation >
• Community Liaisons and Resources for RV Parks | View Presentation >
• Consumer Confidence Reports | View Presentation >
• Drinking Water 101 | Watch Video >
• EPDS Monitoring and Reporting | View Presentation >
• Lead and Copper Rule | View Presentation >
• MCL and TT Violations | View Presentation >
• Monitoring Assistance Program | View Presentation >

Technical Assistance Presentations

• Funding for Small Water Systems | Watch Video >
• Groundwater Well Operation & Maintenance | Watch Videos >
• Technical Assistance 101 | View Presentation >
• Technical Assistance and Predictive Analytics for Arsenic | View Presentation >

Engineering Presentations

• Engineering Review Process | View Presentation >
• RVs and Mobile Home Parks: Preparing for Winter Visitors | View Presentation >

EPA and Other Presentations

• Emergency Preparedness for Wildfires | View Presentation >
• Making Rules at ADEQ | View Presentation >
• UCMR5 and PFAS Testing - Eurofins | View Presentation >
• Upcoming Issues - April 2021 | View Presentation >
• Water Quality in Buildings - EPA | View Presentation >

Additional Resources

• 10 Common Violations at Public Water Systems | View Presentation >
• NESC Drinking Water Operator Certification Resources | View >
• Occupational Outlook for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant System Operators | View >
• Professional Development Hours (PDH) Log | View/Download >
  
  

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