Arizona Water Operator Continuing Education
Our Arizona state approved continuing education courses give water operators critical knowledge on a number of topics ranging from pipeline installation to disinfection of water. In addition, these courses will help water operators and wastewater operators complete the required number of continuing education units (CEUs). Once you finish your course, we provide an official certificate of completion for your records. Learn more about our state reporting service here.
Arizona 30-Hour Package for Wastewater Operators
Save with our 30 Hour Package for Wastewater Operators. This package includes the following courses:
- Wastewater Treatment Processes
- Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
- Pumps Part 1
- Pumps Part 2
- Fluid Mechanics
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators
- Advanced Oxidation & UV Disinfection Class
Arizona 30-Hour Package for Water Operators
Save with this 30-Hour Package for Water Operators. This package includes the following courses:
- Pumps Part 1
- Pumps Part 2
- Piping Systems Part 1
- Piping Systems Part 2
- Fluid Mechanics
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection
AZ Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)
This course gives Arizona water operators a thorough look at the rules and requirements found in the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication. Lesson material includes a review of PPE, controller equipment maintenance, GFCI protection, the electrical safety program, lockout/tagout protocols, and more.
AZ Wastewater Treatment Processes
This course provides an overview of wastewater treatment, including the physical separation of solids, chemical treatment processes, biological processes, and solids treatment and disposal.
AZ Piping Systems: Part 1
This course introduces operators to piping systems and familiarizes them with the larger components that make piping systems function, including metallic and nonmetallic piping, tubing, and hoses.
AZ Maintaining Wastewater Equipment
This course provides details on a variety of wastewater equipment, including pumping stations, screening equipment, grinding equipment, grit removal systems, sludge and scum collection apparatus, and flow measurement devices. For each piece of equipment, we will cover major parts, start-up, operation, shutdown, maintenance, and safety.
AZ Piping Systems: Part 2
This course dives further into piping systems by discussing the smaller components that make piping systems function, including fittings, common and special valves, strainers, filters, traps, and accessories. Preventative and repair maintenance for these components are also discussed.
AZ Pumps: Part 1
This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation.
AZ Pumps: Part 2
This course continues looking at additional pump types, including reciprocating pumps, metering pumps, and special purpose pumps. For each pump type, we will discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. We also discuss sealing devices, including packing and mechanical seals, bearings, lubrication, and installation.
AZ Introduction to Water Technology
This course introduces operators to the hydrologic cycle and its effects on the structure and functions of water and wastewater systems. From there, we discuss water collection, treatment, and distribution, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of water.
AZ Pump Installation and Maintenance
This course introduces operators to pumping systems, hydraulics, basic pumping terminology, and pump curves. We will also look at a number of pump types, including end-suction centrifugal pumps, propeller pumps, turbine pumps, and rotary pumps. For each pump type, we’ll discuss internal parts, construction, and operation. This course has no prerequisites.
AZ Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection
Covers maintenance and operation of gate, globe, ball, plug, check, and special-purpose valves. Details actuators and various accessories. Explains valve selection based on application. Describes methods of protecting piping systems. This course has no prerequisites
AZ Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators - 2 PDH
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Arizona water operators.
This course is intended to provide water operators with information on basic electrical concepts they will need in their career.
AZ Advanced Oxidation & UV Disinfection - 2 PDH
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Arizona water operators.
Our Advanced Oxidation and UV Disinfection course will introduce water treatment and distribution operators to the operation, uses, and types of advanced oxidation and UV processes including ozonation and ultraviolet treatment.
AZ Membrane Processes - 2 PDH
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Arizona water operators.
A membrane is a sheet of natural or synthetic material that is partially permeable to substances in solution. Membranes are used in various methods of water treatment. Students who take our Membrane Processes course will learn the uses and types of membrane processes including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and electrodialysis reversal.
AZ Water Distribution Systems
This two-hour course offers Arizona water treatment and distribution operators a comprehensive look at key elements, principles and challenges associated with water distribution systems (WDS) in the United States. It also explores how to align WDS structure with community requirements and apply environmental measures to safeguard water quality.
AZ Fluid Mechanics
This course explains how fluids behave, especially under pressure and in motion. This lesson is divided into two major parts. The first concerns fluids at rest and describes the properties fluids have when they are standing still. The second half treats the subject of fluids in motion.
What are the requirements to renew an Arizona water operator certificate?
To renew your Arizona Department of Enviromental Quality Water Operator Certification you must:
- Complete a total of 30 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) within your 3 year renewal period, regardless of the number of certificates you hold.
- At least 10 PDHs must relate to your specific job functions.
- Fill out and submit the ADEQ's official Operator Certification Renewal Application and include the appropriate renewal fee with your renewal application.
- Allow time for ADEQ to process your application. You can use the official certified operators database search tool to check on the status of your license.
Our online courses and packages will meet all of your continuing education requirements for Arizona's water operator and wastewater operator certification renewals. Our courses are accepted by the Arizona Department of Enviromental Quality.
State Of Arizona Water Operator License Renewal Deadlines
- The license renewal deadline is based on the license issue date, every three years