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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)
- Operator Resources (EPA)
- Water Operator Licensing Rules (PDF)
Online Renewal
Click here 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)
- Public Water System Points of Contact Change Form (PDF)
Updated 1/19/2024
