The 1991 Nevada State Legislature enacted legislation (Nevada Revised Statutes 445A.875 through 445A.880) that created the public water system operator certification program. The implementation and enforcement of the regulations governing this program now falls under the authority of NDEP's Bureau of Safe Drinking Water.

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Program Description & Background — 2 Page Adobe PDF File

Regulations — Certification of Operators Regulations (Online Codified Version - NAC 445A.617)

New Website — Nevada Certified Drinking Water Operator's Forum website

Calendar of Events — NDEP approved contact hour classes for certification renewal

Educational & Training Opportunities — External Educational Resources

Water System Operator Roles and Responsibilities — A Best Practices Guide (External Link, US EPA)

List of ACTIVE Nevada Drinking Water Distribution and Treatment Operators [2.2MB - 43 Pages PDF]

Status of Applications for Renewal, Reciprocity, or Conversion

• Water Operator Application: Testing, OIT-to-Full Conversion, and Reciprocity
• Water Operator Renewal or Reinstatement Application
• Application for Approval of Course of Training for Continuing Education —   

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