Water treatment operator certification study guide awwa. Find 25 questions and answers about working at waterworks. Direct integrity testing may include pressure and vacuum decay tests for. Once the report is generated youll then have the option to download it as a pdf, print or email the report. Give yourself adequate time to check your answers and to return to difficult questions think. Describe the test procedure for acidity including reagents, holding time, and calculation. Exam requirements requirements to register for an exam candidates must submit a virginia waterworks operator license application to the dpor. Of those coming to a pcps office, 30% are referred to specialists and 40% require lab work. The regulations establish at what level these facilities should be manned, the minimum qualifications for testing at each of the five grade levels, and the criteria for the renewal and revocation of operator certificates. Sample exam questions and recommended references for abcs.
Virginia board for waterworks and wastewater works operators and onsite sewage system professionals board. Sample exam questions give you an online resource to prepare for your exam. Byfollowingthestepsoutlinedabove,reducesthechanceofmakingerrors. If you wish to take the exam on may 28, 2020, your exam application must be postmarked no later than april 28, 2020. Test questions for water distribution operator certification exam. Make sure you are applying for the class of license for virginia, not the classes established by abc. According to the safe drinking water act, the basic definition of a public water supply system is any water system that supplies water for human consumption that serves a. Changes in the examination content will be preceded by changes in the published examination content outline. Wastewater laboratory analyst needs to know study questions for class i june 2008 version page 2 specific laboratory analyses included on class i exam acidity define acidity and its sources. General framework for waterworks regulations article 1. This document is reflective only of the 2017 edition of the abc standardized water treatment operator class iii exam. Examination the operator must pass a certification exam. What is the physical connection, direct or indirect, which provides the opportunity for nonpotable water to enter a conduit, pipe or receptacle containing potable water.
In 1971, laws and regulations governing the certification of potable water treatment facility operation were enacted. The practice test will prepare you for taking, and passing, the water distribution andor water treatment operator certification exam. Each practice exam consists of the same two portions you will face on the actual licensing exam a. You will not find any of these questions duplicated on a certification exam, so dont try to memorize the questions and answers. Source water t1 t4 ability to calculate flow rates and water velocity.
Pdf methodology for evaluating and monitoring of waterworks. Each practice exam consists of the same two portions you will face on the actual licensing exam a national portion and a state portion. All license requirements must be completed and approved by the dpor prior to registering or taking the exam. To apply for the exam, you must submit the completed form on page 3 and your payment to the section office. If you have any questions regarding this tutorial or nys operator training in general, email. My state uses their own certification exams that are not the abc exams. This candidate information bulletin provides you with information about the examination and application process for becoming licensed as a wastewater works operator in the commonwealth of virginia. Once you are approved, you will register on the amp site for virginia and take the class of license exam for virginia. Virginia board for waterworks and wastewater works operators certification examination registration form submit this form only if you are paying your examination fee by cashiers check, company check or money order. Recommended standards for water works 2012 minnesota. Depending on the state, the certification exams are offered on a.
Methodology for evaluating and monitoring of waterworks performance efficiencypart 2. List of offenses providing a basis for enforcement action. For ease of viewing and printing, the examination schedule is now contained in a pdf file. Njdep new jersey department of environmental protection. Expected range of knowledge for drinking water treatment exam 2 rev. If taking wastewater exams, you will need to pass both the basic general. Basic water works operations exam flashcards quizlet. Journal of the american water works association, 6612.
A licensed operator is the individual approved by the dep holding any local title, designation, or job description who is onsite at a system a significant amount of time, although not necessarily full time, and who has active involvement in and is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and effectiveness of the system, and who holds a. The water and wastewater workers essential skills project. The needtoknow criteria presented in the previous section of this guidebook results in the recommended specifications shown below for an exam. When revisions are made and approved, they will be included in the pdf file on the pwaesd web site. The amp website for virginia candidates includes a candidate handbook with links that will take you to abcs needtoknow. Associates degree plus 2 years operating experience. Awwas most popular operator training aid, this study guide is specially designed to give water operators and students practice in answering questions that are similar in format and content to the questions that appear on state certification exams. Contact the exam provider to sign up for operator certification exams, not dep. Waterworks system assessment standards a waterworks system assessment wsa is an inspection and reporting process intended to aid waterworks owners to. Waterworks operator to perform their duties to the public in a competent and responsible manner. C53 water well drilling 2 b, t c54 water conditioning equipment 2 without t test 1 with t test b t optional c56 welding 2 b, t c57 wrecking 3 b, t c58 comfort heating, ventilating, evaporative cooling 2 b, t c60 finish carpentry 2 without t test 0 with t test b t optional. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Waterworks operator certification washington state.
Requirements for waterworks operators washington state. The written examinations for all classifications are develope d from. This candidate information bulletin provides you with. Appendix ii general guidance for operators for identifying and confirming certification. Definitions as used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have meanings respectively set forth unless the context clearly requires a different meaning. Requirements for waterworks operators pdf, doh 331466 chapter 246292 washington administrative code wac the waterworks operator certification rule.
This outline reflects the minimum knowledge required by a waterworks operator to perform their duties to the public in a competent and responsible manner. There are 34 individual lesson modules included in this course. This project was commissioned by the american water works association awwa workforce strategies. Sample exam questions and recommended references for.
Virginia board for waterworks and wastewater works. Board for waterworks and wastewater works operators and onsite sewage system professionals 9960 mayland drive, suite 400 richmond, va 23233 804 3678595. This course will prepare you to pass your second level water treatment operator exam with confidence and help you take your next step in a successful and satisfying career in water treatment. As long as you meet the other reciprocity criteria in our rule wac 246292075.
Pdf waterworksspecific composition of drinking water disinfection. Its a fairly short video, but it contains helpful information that can be used as a study guide. Waterworks manual revisions from time to time, revisions of this manual may become necessary. Check the sections youd like to appear in the report, then use the create report button at the bottom of the page to generate your report. Abc offers a variety of standardized and customized exam services. Once your application is approved, you will be notified of testing locations in your area. Of the total 20 hours required, a minimum of five contact hours pertaining to utility management is required of class 1 and class 2 waterworks operators. Each time a revision is made, the revision index sheet will be reissued showing the date of the currently active pages in the book. High school diploma or equivalency certificate plus 3 years operating experience.
The knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to pass each exam are identified in appendix a of the operator certification program handbook pdf. The board for waterworks and wastewater works operators and onsite sewage system professionals wwwoossp board licenses individuals who operate water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as onsite soil evaluators, onsite sewage system installers, and onsite sewage system operators. To read and print a pdf file, you must have adobe acrobat reader installed on your pc. Drinking water treat exam expected range of knowledge. Given appropriate laboratory data, be able to calculate. Exam application form 340066 instructions part 1 part 2. Waterworks and wastewater works operators and onsite. Examination and characterization of distribution system biofilms. Municipal waterworks exams are 40 questions except for surface water exam 80 questions small water system otmnn exam 40 questions septage exams 40 questions landfill exams 50 questions part 3 a. Frequently asked questions waterworks operator certification.
Sample questions and answers for both water treatment and distribution systems are included. Professional growth requirements for certified operators. For exam study material, go to the preparing for the exams webpage. No further applications will be accepted once an exam has reached capacity. If youre getting ready to take the water distribution operator certification exam, check out the following video that covers 4 test questions. Maryland department of the environment mde, water supply program wsp, board of waterworks and waste systems operators bww subject. Reference list pdf, 115kb world health organization. Exam prep is the most accurate predictor of whether you are ready for the actual licensing exam. Maryland board of waterworks and waste systems operators 2020 exam schedule created date. Using the same chemistry as an epa approved, patented indicator that resists interference from monochloramines while accurately detecting free chlorine levels, the waterworks 2 test strip also possesses a separate test pad that accurately detects total chlorine levels at the same time tests for free and total chlorine at the same time 0, 0. When an exam reaches capacity, it will be reflected on this schedule. Exam specifications the very small water system certification exam evaluates an operators knowledge, skills, ability and judgment related to the operation of very small water systems. I have passed an abc exam for the certification levels that i currently hold, but did not pass them in the state i am currently certified in. The specific exam grades where these objectives are included are also provided below.
While these sample questions are not duplicated on any exam and they are not necessarily representative of current exam content, they will allow. Very small water system operators guidebook to preparing for. B business management exam t trade exam s solar exam. Faucets, pot fillers and oversized doublespouts designed to facilitate multitasking, in styles both classical and iconic. The probability that a visit to a primary care physicians pcp office results in neither lab work nor referral to a specialist is 35%. To be licensed, you must pass an examination to confirm that you have attained at least a. A15 seal coating 2 b, t a16 waterworks 4 b, t a17 electrical and transmission lines 4 b, t yes if any solar performed a19 swimming pools, including solar 4 b, t, s yes. Ust operator exam tutorial this is a tutorial on how to use and navigate the ust operator exam website from creating an account, to printing the authorization certificate. Learn about the interview process, employee benefits, company culture and more on indeed. More specifically, the project focused on assessing their levels in.
The outline lists the topics that are on the examination and the number of items for. Virginia board for waterworks and wastewater works operators. Typical exam content for waterworks operator certification examinations distribution s classifications. Regardless of the exam, dep recommends to brush up on basic math, biology and some chemistry. Operator licensing requirements across the united states awwa. More specifically, the project focused on assessing their levels in workplace essential skills. Pdf reactions between chemical disinfectants and natural organic matter nom upon.
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