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Arizona Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Exam

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What You'll Study

23 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

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Chapter 1: Arizona Regulatory Framework & ADEQ Certification

5 sections

2

Chapter 2: Federal Drinking Water & Clean Water Act Compliance

3 sections

3

Chapter 3: Source Water Assessment, Wells & Watershed Protection

4 sections

4

Chapter 4: Source Water Quality, Coagulation & Flocculation

4 sections

5

Chapter 5: Filtration Systems & Advanced Separation

4 sections

6

Chapter 6: Drinking Water Disinfection & Chemical Oxidation

3 sections

7

Chapter 7: Specialized Drinking Water Treatment & Chemical Conditioning

4 sections

8

Chapter 8: Water Treatment Plant Equipment Operation & Maintenance

4 sections

9

Chapter 9: Wastewater Preliminary, Primary & Biological Treatment Principles

3 sections

10

Chapter 10: Activated Sludge Processes & Nutrient Removal

3 sections

11

Chapter 11: Fixed-Film, Lagoon & Advanced Secondary Processes

4 sections

12

Chapter 12: Tertiary Treatment, Wastewater Disinfection & Effluent Management

4 sections

13

Chapter 13: Residuals Management & Sludge Processing

3 sections

14

Chapter 14: Wastewater Plant Equipment Operation & Maintenance

4 sections

15

Chapter 15: Water Distribution Infrastructure & Hydraulic Management

6 sections

16

Chapter 16: Water Main Installation, Repair & Disinfection

4 sections

17

Chapter 17: Distribution Water Quality Management & Field Testing

4 sections

18

Chapter 18: Wastewater Collection Systems & Lift Stations

5 sections

19

Chapter 19: Collection System Cleaning, Inspection & Rehabilitation

4 sections

20

Chapter 20: Laboratory Testing, Quality Control & Monitoring

4 sections

21

Chapter 21: Utility Safety Programs & Emergency Preparedness

5 sections

22

Chapter 22: Security, Administration & Utility Management

5 sections

23

Chapter 23: Applied Operator Mathematics, Pumping Hydraulics & Utility Safety

6 sections

AZ Water Operator Exam Details

Arizona Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Exam

Administered by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

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70%
Passing Score
100
Questions
3
Hours
Varies by grade; exam fee plus application fee
Exam Fee
Study time: 4-8 weeks
Prerequisites: Grade 1: HS diploma/GED, no experience; higher grades require additional experience and 365-day wait

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