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Key Facts: NY Water/Wastewater Operator Exam
A-D
Water Operator Grades (DOH)
NY DOH
1-4 / 1A-4A
Wastewater Grades (NYSDEC)
NYSDEC
$307
Total Initial Cost
NYWEA + PSI
3 yrs
Renewal Period
NY DOH/NYSDEC
100-110
ABC Exam Questions
ABC/WPI
Sample NY Water/Wastewater Operator Practice Questions
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1Which New York agency certifies drinking water treatment and distribution system operators?
2What certification grades does NY DOH offer for public water supply operators?
3What are the certification grade levels for NY wastewater operators?
4Which organization administers NY wastewater operator certification and processes applications?
5What type of exam does New York use for wastewater operator certification?
6What is the current NY operator certificate renewal period?
7What are the total fees for initial NY wastewater operator certification?
8What is the primary federal law governing discharges from wastewater treatment plants?
9What does SPDES stand for in New York?
10What is the primary purpose of coagulation in water treatment?
About the NY Water/Wastewater Operator Exam
New York certifies drinking water operators through DOH (Grades A-D) and wastewater operators through NYSDEC (Grades 1-4 and 1A-4A). Exams use the ABC/WPI format. This practice exam covers NY-specific regulations, treatment processes, distribution/collection, and laboratory analysis.
Exam sponsor: NY DOH Bureau of Water Supply Protection / NYSDEC / NYWEA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
70%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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NY State Laws and Regulations
NY DOH water operator grades (A-D), NYSDEC wastewater grades (1-4, 1A-4A), NYWEA certification administration, 3-year renewal, and SPDES permits
Water Treatment
Coagulation-flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection CT, corrosion control, reservoir management, and emerging contaminants
Wastewater Treatment
Activated sludge, BNR, nutrient removal for Great Lakes/coastal waters, sludge handling, digestion, and process troubleshooting
Distribution and Collection Systems
System hydraulics, pump operations, cross-connection control, CSO management, I/I reduction, and pressure management
Laboratory Testing and Safety
Water quality testing, BOD/TSS analysis, chlorine residual, coliform monitoring, QA/QC, confined space, and LOTO
Preparing for the NY Water/Wastewater Operator Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $195 application + $112 ABC exam fee Official sources
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- Work through all 202 available questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are NY water and wastewater operator certifications different?
NY drinking water operators are certified by the DOH with Grades A (lowest) through D (highest). Wastewater operators are certified by NYSDEC through NYWEA with Grades 1-4 (non-activated sludge) and 1A-4A (activated sludge). Both use ABC/WPI standardized exams.
What is the total cost for NY operator certification?
The application fee is $195 (paid to NYWEA for wastewater), plus $112 for the ABC exam administered through PSI. If you fail, you only pay the $112 exam retake fee.
How often must NY certifications be renewed?
NY changed the renewal period from 4 years to 3 years. All operators must meet continuing education and other renewal requirements within the 3-year period.
What exam format does NY use?
NY uses the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) exam, which is a computer-based test of 100-110 multiple-choice questions administered at PSI testing centers.