Florida Water/Wastewater Operator Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Florida Water/Wastewater Operator Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Florida Water/Wastewater Operator exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 12 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Florida Water/Wastewater Operator Vocabulary Game
Regulations
Wastewater treatment
Reclaimed water
Chemical treatment
Filtration
Laboratory analysis
Secondary processes
Preliminary treatment
Collection systems
Well field management
Safety
Drinking water treatment
Sources for these terms (24)
- Water and Domestic Wastewater Operator Certification Program · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About DEP · Source checked 2026-11-04
- A Strategy for Water Quality Protection: Wastewater Treatment in the Wekiva Study Area (FDEP, December 2004) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Florida Statutes § 403.086 - Sewage disposal facilities; advanced and secondary waste treatment (2026) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Florida's Reuse Activities · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Watershed Evaluation and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) Section · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Consumptive Water Use Permits · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Summary of the Clean Water Act · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 40 CFR 141.2 - Definitions (National Primary Drinking Water Regulations) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Overview of Drinking Water Treatment Technologies · Source checked 2026-11-04
- National Primary Drinking Water Regulations · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 5.5 Turbidity (Monitoring & Assessment, EPA archive) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 5.2 Dissolved Oxygen and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (Monitoring & Assessment, EPA archive) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- What is a Wastewater Lagoon? (EPA 832-F-25-009, July 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Wastewater Technology Fact Sheet: Package Plants (EPA 832-F-00-016, September 2000) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Primary Clarifiers (EPA Operator Webinar Series, August 24, 2023) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Preliminary Wastewater Treatment (NPDES Operator Webinar, July 25, 2023) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Industrial Uses for Fats, Oils, and Grease · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.132 - General requirements (Personal Protective Equipment) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.147 - The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rules · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the FL Water Operator Exam
Florida water and domestic wastewater operator certification covering treatment processes, distribution/collection, laboratory analysis, safety, and Florida-specific regulations. Linear certification from Class D (entry) through A (highest). Exams administered via PSI computer-based testing.
Exam sponsor: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
3 hours (Class A/B/C); 2 hours (Class D)
Passing Score
70%
Exam / Certification Fees
$100 (Class A, B, C) or $75 (Class D) FDEP examination fee
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published. FDEP does not publish operator exam pass rates Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FL Water Operator vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the FL Water Operator vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 FL Water Operator terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the FL Water Operator terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What does 'linear licensure' mean in Florida?
You must obtain each level in sequence: D first, then C, then B, then A. You cannot skip levels.
What training is required before taking the Florida exam?
For Class C, B and A exams you need a high school diploma or equivalent and an FDEP-approved training course completed no more than five years before the exam date. For Class D the course is optional.