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Oregon Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Exam
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Oregon Water / Wastewater Operator License: Complete Roadmap
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Oregon Administrative Rules & Environmental StandardsYou are here
Master Oregon DEQ (OAR 340-049) wastewater operator grades, OHA (OAR 333-061) drinking water levels, Willamette River TMDL limits, and cyanotoxin rules.
Water & Wastewater Treatment Unit Processes
Study coagulation chemistry, dual-media filtration, disinfection CT compliance, conventional activated sludge control, and biological nutrient removal.
Conveyance Networks, Backflow & Solids Management
Review AWWA C651 disinfection, backflow assemblies under OAR 333-061-0070, gravity sewer hydraulics, lift station controls, and OAR 340-050 biosolids criteria.
Applied Math, Laboratory Analysis & Utility Safety
Practice detention times, pounds formula, clarifier surface overflow rates, BOD5 testing, confined space entry protocols, and Cascadia seismic resilience.
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20 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Oregon Operator Programs and DEQ Wastewater Certification
3 sections
Chapter 2: OHA Drinking Water Certification and Certificate Renewal
3 sections
Chapter 3: Federal Rules, Oregon Water Quality Standards and Cyanotoxins
3 sections
Chapter 4: Source Water, Intakes and Wells
2 sections
Chapter 5: Coagulation, Clarification and Filtration
3 sections
Chapter 6: Drinking Water Disinfection
2 sections
Chapter 7: Specialty Water Treatment and Residuals
3 sections
Chapter 8: Distribution System Infrastructure
3 sections
Chapter 9: Distribution Operations, Cross-Connection Control and Water Quality
3 sections
Chapter 10: Wastewater Preliminary and Primary Treatment and Lagoons
3 sections
Chapter 11: Biological Wastewater Treatment
3 sections
Chapter 12: Tertiary Treatment, Disinfection, Recycled Water and Small Systems
3 sections
Chapter 13: Solids Handling and Biosolids
3 sections
Chapter 14: Wastewater Collection Systems and Pumping
3 sections
Chapter 15: Collection System Rehabilitation and Overflow Control
2 sections
Chapter 16: Laboratory Procedures and Water Quality Testing
5 sections
Chapter 17: Equipment, Electrical Systems and Maintenance
2 sections
Chapter 18: Applied Water and Wastewater Mathematics
3 sections
Chapter 19: Utility Safety
2 sections
Chapter 20: Emergency Preparedness, Security and Utility Management
3 sections
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OR Water/Wastewater Operator Exam Details
Oregon Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Exam
Administered by Oregon DEQ (wastewater) / Oregon Health Authority (drinking water)
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What's Next After the OR Water/Wastewater Operator?
After passing the OR Water/Wastewater Operator, you can pursue these career paths
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Operate Oregon drinking water treatment plants under OHA Levels 1-4 certification, managing coagulation, filtration, and disinfection processes.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Run Oregon wastewater facilities under DEQ Grades I-IV certification, overseeing activated sludge, nutrient removal, and NPDES compliance.
Distribution System Operator
Maintain Oregon drinking water distribution networks, managing pipes, pumps, and seismic resilience under OAR 333-061 certification.
Collection System Operator
Operate Oregon sewer collection systems, managing inflow and infiltration, pump stations, and conveyance under DEQ certification.
Water/Wastewater Facility Manager
Supervise Oregon treatment facilities and staff, overseeing DEQ/OHA compliance, budgets, and TMDL and permit obligations.
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