Register early—seating is limited.

Payment is required to reserve a seat. Registration will close once all seats are filled.

Class Enrollment

• You may enroll in only one class.
• All classes run Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and take place at the same time in different classrooms.
• A certification class is required if you plan to take the exam on Friday.

Class Purpose: These classes are intended for individuals preparing for their operator certification exam. Classes cover one of the following:

• Water: Production, Treatment, and Distribution
• Wastewater: Treatment and Collection 

Attendance for Credit Hours Only

• The registration cost is the same, even if you attend fewer than four days.
• You will receive credit only for the class you register for.
• Switching between classes is not allowed to earn both water and wastewater hours.

Priority Seating:  If you are attending only for credit hours, you may be removed from the class if space is needed for exam candidates.  Priority is always given to participants taking the certification exam.

You can find the Water & Wastewater Need-to-Know information in the Publications section of the Louisiana Department of Health website (Link: https://ldh.la.gov/page/416)

The instructor will provide a class manual or handout for review and study during the class. Participants may also bring additional study materials or manuals for reference.

If you wish to purchase the California Manuals, you may do so directly through the provided links below:

Water Manuals: https://www.owp.csus.edu/operator-training/courses/correspondence-courses/drinking-water-courses/

Wastewater Manuals: https://www.owp.csus.edu/operator-training/courses/correspondence-courses/wastewater-courses/

Students are responsible for their meals.

Please remember to make your hotel reservations, if needed, as LRWA does not offer discounted room rates.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) requires pre-approval for all certification exams. Applicants must submit their exam application to the LDH at least 30 days before the exam date.

First-time applicants must apply using the paper application. Existing operators may complete the online form.

EXAM APPLICATION must be sent to:
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH),  Attn: Certification Office
Mail:  P.O. Box 4489, Bin 10 Box 6, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4489
Fax:   225-342-7494
Email: opcert@la.gov  (recommend this option)

For exam questions, contact LDH at 225-342-7508

Esteban “Stone” Gonzalez, MPA – Operator Certification Program Administrator
Reyna Anderson Duffus, MBA – State Training Officer

The links provided below are only for applying to take the exam through LDH. You must also register separately with LRWA for the class, as the exam and class are two different components. Registering for an LRWA class does not automatically permit you to take the exam, and applying for the exam does not register you for the LRWA class.