Illinois Water Operator Continuing Education
AYPO Tech's continuing education courses for water operators are designed to give comprehensive training on a diverse set of topics. The continuing education courses here provide water operators in Illinois with the continuing education units (CEUs) they need to renew their license. You can find us on the Illinois Training Provider List as @YPOTech. Our Illinois Enviromental Protection Agency Provider Number is 1033.
IL 30 Hour CE Package
30h course
Save on our 30 Hour CE Package. It includes: Surface Water, Source Water, Disinfection, Corrosion, Membrane, Water Distribution Overview, Pipelines, Meters, Storage Tank, and much more.
IL 15 Hour CE Package
15h course
Save on our 15 Hour CE Package. Includes: Surface Water (3 Hours), Source Water (2.5 Hours), Coagulation (3 Hours), Disinfection (2.5 Hours),Oxidation (2 Hours) and Membrane Processes (2 Hours).
IL 4.5 Hour Water Distribution System Operation Overview
4.50h course
This course will fulfill 4.5 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
This course will provide an overview of water distribution system operation. You will learn the basics of the entire water distribution system as we cover topics such as pipeline operations, pumps and motors, meters, valves and hydrants, SCADA systems, and much more.
IL 3 Hour Pipelines
3h course
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
In our Pipelines course, students will discover the many important factors of operating, installing or maintaining a water distribution pipeline system.
IL 3 Hour Surface Water Treatment Plant Operations
3h course
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
This course will provide an overview of surface water treatment plant operations. You will learn about surface water treatment regulations, and the basics of treatment processes, coagulation and flocculation, filtration, disinfection, corrosion control, and much more.
IL 3 Hour Coagulation and Flocculation
3h course
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
Coagulation refers to the process of using chemicals that collect contaminants in water, creating larger particles that are easier to remove. Flocculation is the process of mixing these chemicals in the water to ensure higher rate of contact between coagulants and contaminates. In this course, we'll delve into the details of this fascinating water treatment process.
IL 3 Hour Sedimentation and Filtration
3h course
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
Our Sedimentation and Filtration course focuses on the role that particle removal plays in the surface water treatment process and how necessary it is in producing safe drinking water that meets EPA standards.
IL 3 Hour Meters Valves and Hydrants
3h course
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
Discover how meters, valves and hydrants play vital roles in the delivery of safe drinking water to the public.
IL 3 Hour Corrosion Control
3h course
This course will fulfill 3 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
In our Corrosion Control course you will learn about the effects of corrosion on a water distribution system, the effects of contamination due to corrosion, and corrosion mitigation techniques.
IL 2.5 Hour Disinfection
2.50h course
This course will fulfill 2.5 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
Our Disinfection course focuses on the critical role that pathogen destruction and inactivation plays in the surface water treatment process and how necessary it is in producing safe drinking water that meets EPA standards.
IL 2.5 Hour Source Water Issues and Pretreatment
2.50h course
This course will fulfill 2.5 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
Whether your water comes from a lake, stream or groundwater basin, understanding your source is the first step in providing safe drinking water. This course outlines the various source water types and the important role they play.
IL 2.5 Hour Pumps and Motors
2.50h course
This course will fulfill 2.5 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
Pumps and Motors is a course that details the types, components of and the proper maintenance steps for water pumps and the motors that drive them.
IL 2.5 Hour Groundwater Wells
2.50h course
This course will fulfill 2.5 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
Our Groundwater Wells course is designed to introduce and cover the basic components and operation of groundwater wells along with the fundamentals of maintaining safe drinking water from this types of water source.
IL 2.5 Hour Distribution System Water Quality Issues
2.50h course
This course will fulfill 2.5 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
AYPO's Distribution System Water Quality Issues course will introduce to water operators the many issues that must be present in order to achieve and maintain a safe and high-quality water supply in a distribution system.
IL 2 Hour Advance Oxidation & UV Disinfection
2h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
Our Disinfection course focuses on the critical role that pathogen destruction and inactivation plays in the surface water treatment process and how necessary it is in producing safe drinking water that meets EPA standards.
IL 2 Hour Membrane Processes
2h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Illinois 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.
IL 2 Hour Storage Tank Facilities
2h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
AYPO's Storage Tank Facilities course focuses on the types of storage facilities, functions of and maintenance of the tanks that store water for efficient delivery to the public.
IL 2 Hour Basic Electrical Concepts for Water Operators
2h course
This course will fulfill 2 of your required hours for Illinois water operators.
This course is intended to provide water operators with information on basic electrical concepts they will need in their career.
Illinois 1 Hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Employees and Employers
1h course
Employers and employees in Illinois can satisfy the state requirement for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training with this streamlined course available to all industries. Learn how to
- Promote a safe work environment
- Comply with state and federal standards on an individual's rights and responsibilites to a sexual harassment-free life
- Report incidents correctly and timely to stop discrimination and harassment within the state
What are the CE requirements to renew an Illinois water operator certificate?
To renew a Drinking Water Operator Certificate in Illinois you must complete the required number of Renewal Training Hours:
- Class A Operators = 30 Hours
- Class B Operators = 30 Hours
- Class C Operators = 15 Hours
- Class D Operators = 15 Hours
Our online courses listed above meet the topic requirements set forth by the Illinois EPA for Drinking Water Certifcate renewals and can help you renew your certficate today.
Illinois State Approval Letters
| Provider | End Date | Course # | Course Name | Contact Minutes | Training Content | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| @apotech | 10/31/2021 | 5674 | Source Water Treatment Plant Operations | 180 | Renewed 8/31/18 pc At Your Pace Online. Discusses various surface water treatment processes and the role they play in producing safe drinking water that meets Public health and US EPA requirements. Reapproved 8/25/15. | |
| @apotech | 10/31/2021 | 5675 | Source Water Issues and Pretreatment | 150 | Renewed 8/31/18 pc Outlines the various source water types and the important role they play. Reapproved 8/25/15. | |
| @apotech | 10/31/2021 | 5676 | Coagulation and Flocculation | 180 | Renewed 8/31/18. pc Focuses on the crical role that parcle combining and mixing play in the surface water treatment process and how necessary they are in producing safe drinking water that meets Public Health and US EPA requirements. Re-approved 8/25/15. | |
| @apotech | 10/31/2021 | 5677 | Sedimentation and Filtration | 180 | Renewed 8/31/18 pc Focuses on the crical role that parcle removal plays in the surface water treatment process. Re-approved 8/25/15. | |
| @apotech | 10/31/2021 | 5678 | Disinfection | 150 | Renewed 8/31/18 pc Focuses on the crical role that pathogen inacvaon plays in the surface water treatment process. Re-approved 8/25/15. | |
| @apotech | 10/31/2021 | 5679 | Corrosion Control | 180 | Renewed 8/31/18 pc Focuses on the importance of maintaining properly balanced water as well as various types of corrosion control methods for the protecon of distribuon systems. Re-approved 8/25/15. | |
| @apotech | 10/31/2021 | 5680 | Advanced Oxidation and UV Disinfection | 120 | Renewed approval 8/31/18. pc Introduces water treatment and distribuon operators to the operaon, uses, and types of advanced oxidaon and UV processes including ozonaon and UV treatment Re-approved 8/25/15. | |
| @apotech | 10/31/2021 | 5681 | Membrane Processes | 120 | Renewed 8/31/18 pc Introducon to operaon, uses, and types of membrane processes including reverse osmosis, nanofiltraon and electrodialysis reversal. Re-approved 8/25/15. |
Thank you for your interest in our DW operators.
Sincerely,
Paul Connelly
DW Compliance and Assurance #19
Division of Public Water Systems, Bureau of Water
Illinois Environmental Protecon Agency
1021 No. Grand Avenue East
P.O. Box 19276 Springfield, IL 62794-9276
Phone: 217-524-8115 Fax: 217-782-0075