Documents and Forms
The following documents and forms contain important information on the drinking water and wastewater systems operator certification program. More DEP official documents are available in the "eLibrary(opens in a new tab)".
Laws, Regulations and Guidance Documents
- Water and Wastewater Systems Operators' Certification Act (Act 11 of 2002)(opens in a new tab) (PDF)
- Water and Wastewater Systems Operators' Certification Program Regulations (Chapter 302)(opens in a new tab)
- Safe Drinking Water Regulations (Chapter 109)(opens in a new tab)
- Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems Operator Certification Program Handbook(opens in a new tab) (PDF)
- Board Guidelines – State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators(opens in a new tab) (PDF)
Initial Certification and Renewal Applications
To obtain copies of your Renewal Application or Initial Certification application, you must contact DEP Operator Certification staff at 717-787-5236 or email them here. Provide your name, client ID, and what type of application you need.
The only types of certification applications you can download from this webpage are the upgrade/downgrade and the reciprocity applications.
Certification Forms and Links
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Request for Criminal History Check(opens in a new tab)
SP 4-164 (PATCH website) -
Application for Certification Upgrade or Downgrade to Operate Water or Wastewater Systems(opens in a new tab)
3900-FM-BSDW0412b 1/2012 -
Application for Certification through Reciprocity to Operate Water or Wastewater Systems(opens in a new tab)
3900-FM-BSDW0412d 1/2012 -
Upgrade/Downgrade/Reciprocity application instructions(opens in a new tab) (PDF)
3900-FM-BSDW0412a 11/2013
Continuing Education
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Continuing Education Discrepancy Report(opens in a new tab)
3800-FM-WSFR0059
Available Operator
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Available Operator Annual Report Form(opens in a new tab) (PDF)
3800-FM-WSFR0090
Supplemental Laboratory Accreditation Forms
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Supplemental Laboratory Accreditation Form(opens in a new tab)
3800-FM-BPNPSM0189