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Water Operator Licensure
Resources
On the DWP Website
- Become a Licensed Operator
- Board of Licensure of Water System Operators
- Maintaining Your Operator's License
- Public Water System Operator Requirements
- Water Operator Licensure Examinations
- Water Operator Licensure Forms
- Water Operator Training and Professional Development
Documents and Outside Resources
- Annual Operator Certification Report (PDF)
- (EPA)
- Water Operator Licensing Rules (DOCX)
Online Renewal
to access the online license renewal portal. Please follow the instructions noted there. You will need either your current active license certificate (full-size, not wallet) or the renewal reminder letter that was mailed to you at the beginning of November.
The online renewal service is available 24-7, although technical assistance is only available from the service provider during regular business hours.
For more information, please contact Tina Lemieux, Licensing Clerk: Email or phone (207) 287-5699. Fax: (207) 287-4172
Water Operator Licensure Forms
- License Renewal for licenses with renewal date of 12/31/2020 (PDF)
- Paper Exam Application (PDF)
- License Application (PDF)
- License Reinstatement (PDF)
- Public Water System Designated Operator Form (PDF)
- (PDF)
Updated 1/13/2025
