Louisiana Committee of Certification
Created by Act 538 of 1972 of the Louisiana Legislature
A CERTIFICATION IS A PROMISE, A PUBLIC TRUST IN THE HOLDER OF THE DOCUMENT. THE CERTIFICATION TESTIFIES TO THE FACT THAT THIS OPERATOR HAS THE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION TO OFFICIALLY AND WITH AUTHORIZATION PRACTICE HIS/HER CHOSEN PROFESSION.
-Committee of Certification
Operator Certification Program
Welcome to the Operator Certification website. Here you will find current information related to this program.
Operators of both Water and Wastewater facilities are required to meet requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Committee of Certification, and as required by State law.
“Pursuant to Act 486, effective August 1, 2022, criminal convictions may not be used as a sole basis for denial of a license. An applicant convicted of a crime may request the licensing entity for a determination of pre-application eligibility.”
*****NOTICE*****
K-Z RENEWALS HAVE BEEN MAILED OUT
You can access the renews electronically through this link: Renewals
Certified Operators
Certified Operators Excel Sheet
Operator Certification Rule
Exams
Online Exam Registration is now available using the link below. This is for existing operators only, first time applicants will still have to apply using the paper form and submit either by email, fax, or mail.
Applications are processed once registration for the exam is closed. Exam letters are posted a week before the exam. WE DO NOT SEND INDIVIDUAL CONFIRMATIONS.
Certificate ApplicationOnline Certificate Application and Payment
Renewals
Current Renewal Cycles:
A-J: 2022-2023
Approved Operator Classes & Online Courses
Free Webinar January 31 - Understanding the Root Cause of the Problem
Operator Hours
We do not get hours automatically frrom any online provider, you must submit your hours to opcert@la.gov
Quick Links
Links for Associations, Online and Correspondence Courses
Safe Drinking Water Training Videos and Presentations
Ethics Training - Louisiana Annual Requirement
All employees of State and Local governments and persons doing business with State and Local governments are required to take an annual Ethics Training Course through the State Ethics Commission. This annual course is approved for operator certification credit.
Staff
LDH-OPH-Engineering Services
Operator Certification
P.O. Box 4489, Bin 10 Box 6
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4489
Phone: 225-342-7508 Fax: 225-342-7494
opcert@la.gov