New York Water Operator Continuing Education
Our New York water operator license continuing education online courses allow you to work at your own pace on your own time, from anywhere you’d like. Work from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone. Courses are available 24/7 and accepted by the state. Once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion, and we will report your hours to the state within 5 business days. Rush reporting available.
NY 30-Hour Package for Type A and B Water Operators
Save on this 30-hour package for Type A and B Water Operators. This package includes the following approved courses:
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Pumps: Part 1
- Pumps: Part 2
- Piping Systems: Part 1
- Piping Systems: Part 2
- Electrical Safety
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
NY 15-Hour Package for Type C and D Water Operators
Save on this 15-hour package for Type C and D Water Operators. This package includes the following approved courses:
- Introduction to Water Technology
- Pumps: Part 1
- Pumps: Part 2
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
NY 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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
NY 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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
NY 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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
NY 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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
NY 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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
NY Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024)
New York water operators who take this course will get an overview of the rules and requirements found in the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication with this course. Learn about PPE requirements, GFCI protection, controller equipment maintenance, the electrical safety program, lockout/tagout protocols, and more.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
NY 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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
NY 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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
NY 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.
This course is approved for DRINKING WATER OPERATORS only.
What are the continuing education requirements for New York water operators?
DRINKING WATER
New York Drinking Water Operators are required to complete 1.5 - 3 CEUs (15-30 hours) for renewal every three years, depending on license type.
IA and IIA = 3.0 CEUs (30 hrs).
- IA and IIA = 3.0 CEUs (30 hours). IA and IIA licenses require 5 hours from a laboratory course. The remaining hours can be fulfilled by courses covering science of water, source water protection, mathematics, treatment, operation & maintenance, regulations, and safety.
- IB and IIB = 3.0 CEUs (30 hours). The hours can be fulfilled by courses covering science of water, source water protection, mathematics, treatment, operation & maintenance, regulations, and safety.
- C = 1.5 CEUs (15 hours). The hours can be fulfilled by courses covering science of water, source water protection, mathematics, treatment, operation & maintenance, distribution systems, regulations, and safety.
- D = 1.5 CEUs (15 hours). The hours can be fulfilled by courses covering mathematics, operation & maintenance, distribution systems, regulations, and safety.
Your certificate can be downloaded after completing the course.
Courses approved by the Bureau of Water Supply Protection.
State Of New York Drinking Water Operator License Renewal Deadlines
- Drinking Water operator licenses expire on the certification expiration date, every three years.