Wastewater Stabilization Ponds (WWSP)
Definition
Per 18 AAC 74.120(b)(1), small wastewater treatment systems consisting of lagoons without aeration are classified as wastewater stabilization pond (WWSP) systems. Operators of WWSP systems that serve 500 or more people or have 100 or more service connections must hold WWSP certification. WWSP systems that don’t meet the population or service connection minimums don’t require certified operators. All other levels of wastewater treatment certification (provisional through level 4) are higher than WWSP certification and meet the certification requirement.
Exams and Certification
You must take an exam to become certified. To register for the WWSP exam, submit the registration form along with the $150 exam fee. You will be scheduled for the exam once your application and fee are received. Unfortunately, a proctored online version of this exams is not available at this time.
Preparing for the Exam
The exam is composed of 50 multiple choice questions.
Department Approved Courses
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Operator Training and Certification Program
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