Revised On: Nov. 22, 2023 - 3:30 p.m.

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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Operator Certification Presentation

• 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 Treatment and Collection | View Presentation >

• Water Chemistry for Treatment | Watch Video > 

• Water Distribution: Valves and Pipes | Watch Video >

Inspections and Compliance Presentation

• 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 Presentation

• 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 Presentation

• 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 Presentation

• 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 >

• Arizona Core Competencies | View >

• NESC Drinking Water Operator Certification Resources | View >

• Occupational Outlook for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant System Operators | View >

• Professional Development Hours (PDH) Log | View/Download >