These training courses are provided for those interested in becoming certified or advancing certification levels in Wastewater (Collection and Treatment). Courses have been approved by the Louisiana Department of Health.

You can only take one class (Wastewater 1 & 2 or Wastewater 3 & 4) as they are held in different classrooms at the same time (Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm).  The certification class is OPTIONAL to take the exam on Friday.

The Water & Wastewater Need-to-Know can be found at http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/982

The instructor will provide a class manual/handout for review/studying during class.  Other study material/manuals may be brought to class as additional study aids.  If you wish to purchase the California Manuals you can purchase them directly through these links.

Water Manuals:  http://www.owp.csus.edu/courses/drinking-water.php                          Wastewater Manuals:  http://www.owp.csus.edu/courses/wastewater.php

Students are responsible for their own meals.

Seating priority will be given to those taking exams!  Classroom size is limited; please mail registration form and payment early to reserve a seat. LRWA CAN NOT hold seats without payment.  Registration will close when the seating limit has been met. Don’t forget to make hotel reservations, if needed.

LRWA will be following all state COVID-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of students.  

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) states that pre-approval is REQUIRED for ALL certification exams, therefore pre-application must be submitted to their office at least 30 days or more prior to the exam date.  NO walk-ins allowed.  Exam Application can be completed through this link http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/416 

UPDATE:  Get your exam applications in early (do it now), a limited number of people allow in the room to take the exam.  Per LDH, seating for the exam will be on a first come first serve basis, depending on when the exam application is received.  LDH states that masks must be worn during the exam.

EXAM APPLICATION should 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

Questions regarding exam(s)? Contact LDH at 225-342-7508.

Per LDH — Temperatures will be taken and masks are worn at all exam locations for entry into the testing site.  Limited seating is available at these locations.

NOTE:  The green blocks/links below are only to apply to take the exam through LDH.  You must also register (further down) with LRWA for class.
You MUST register for BOTH exam and class separately.