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1Which Nebraska state agency administers the wastewater treatment operator certification program?
2Nebraska classifies municipal wastewater treatment facilities into which categories?
3What organization provides the standardized exams used by Nebraska for wastewater operator certification?
4How often do Nebraska wastewater treatment operator certificates expire?
5How many grades of drinking water operator licenses does Nebraska issue?
6When do Nebraska water operator licenses expire?
7How far in advance must Nebraska operator certification exam applications be submitted?
8What is the minimum continuing education required for Nebraska water operator license renewal?
9Nebraska Class L wastewater facilities use what type of treatment process?
10What testing option became available for Nebraska operator certification as of January 2026?
About the NE Water/Wastewater Operator Exam
The Nebraska water and wastewater operator certification exam covers state-specific DWEE regulations, drinking water treatment (Grade I-V), wastewater treatment (Class L, I-IV), distribution systems, laboratory testing, and safety procedures using ABC-accredited exams.
Exam sponsor: Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
2-3 hours
Passing Score
70%
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Nebraska State Laws & Regulations
DWEE certification grades, licensing requirements, ABC exams, NPDES permits, and compliance
Water Treatment
Coagulation, flocculation, filtration, disinfection, iron/manganese removal, and groundwater treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Activated sludge, lagoon systems, sludge handling, biological treatment, and process control
Distribution & Collection Systems
Pump operations, hydraulics, force mains, gravity sewers, and system maintenance
Laboratory Testing & Math
Water quality testing, BOD, TSS, chlorine residual, calculations, and record-keeping
Preparing for the NE Water/Wastewater Operator Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2-3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: Varies by level Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What certification levels does Nebraska offer?
Nebraska offers Grade I-V for drinking water (plus Grade VI for backflow) and Class L, I-IV plus Industrial I-IV for wastewater operators.
What exam format does Nebraska use?
Nebraska uses nationally accredited ABC (Association of Boards of Certification) exams, available both in-person and at PSI Testing Centers.
How often must Nebraska operators renew?
Wastewater certificates expire every 2 years quarterly; water licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years. Both require 10 hours of continuing education.