Wastewater Training Course Schedule and Exam Opportunities

Wastewater operators are required to take training courses, workshops, or seminars from ADEQ-approved sources, which are listed below. The department conducts exams and issues and renews licenses for wastewater operators.

DEQ maintains the list below for current training and exam opportunities. Contact specific training providers for course registration, course fee, and other details.


Registration for Training and Testing are completely separate.

TRAINING:

To register for training courses contact the appropriate training provider and pay registration fees if needed.

TESTING:

To take a test for a WWL operation license fill out the license application form and pay licensing fee directly to DEQ. DO include payment for exam fees with your application, or make arrangements to pay online by contacting Wastewater Licensing at wwl@adeq.state.ar.us.

Testing applications and fee payments must reach DEQ five (5) business days prior to test date.

*Class IV testing applications and fee payments must reach DEQ four (4) weeks prior to test date.

Month Course Type Dates Training Provider
August Class IV Review
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Aug 15 - Aug 18, 2022
 REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Fayetteville
August Adv. Industrial
FEE for course: $250/Pay to AETA
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Aug. 11, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Aug 16 - Aug 18, 2022
Aug 18, 2022 		SAU Tech
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
AVAILABLE BY ZOOM
August Class II
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Aug. 25, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Aug 22 - Aug 25, 2022
Aug 25, 2022 		REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA)
Monticello
August Class III
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Fri., Aug. 19, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Aug 22 - Aug 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022 		REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Maumelle
September Basic Industrial
FEE for course: $150/Pay to AETA
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Wed., Aug. 31, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Sep 06 - Sep 07, 2022
Sep 07, 2022 		REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Maumelle
September WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL CLASS IV EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Wed., Aug. 17, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Sep 07
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
September ARWA Annual Technical Conference
  		Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2022
 Hot Springs Convention Center
REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE AT ARWA
134 Convention Blvd.
Hot Springs
September Class II
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Sept. 8, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Sep 12 - Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022 		REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Springdale
September WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Tues., Sept. 6, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Sep 13
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
September Class II
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Fri.,Sept. 16, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Sep 19 - Sep 23, 2022
Sep 23, 2022 		REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
AVAILABLE BY ZOOM
October Class I
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Oct. 6, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Oct 11 - Oct 13, 2022
Oct 13, 2022 		REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA)
Centerton
October Class I
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Wed., Oct. 6, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Oct 11 - Oct 13, 2022
Oct 13, 2022 		REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Maumelle
October WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Tues., Oct. 4, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Oct 11
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
October Class I
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Thurs., 10/28/2022
 Oct 25 - Oct 27, 2022
Oct 27, 2022 		REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
AVAILABLE BY ZOOM
October Class II
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Oct. 20, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Oct 25 - Oct 27, 2022
Oct 27, 2022 		ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center
REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA)
240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke
October Class III
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Oct. 28, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Oct 31 - Nov 04, 2022
Nov 04, 2022 		REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Springdale
October Class IV
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Thurs., 10/28/2022
 Oct 31 - Nov 04, 2022
Nov 04, 2022 		SAU Tech
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
AVAILABLE BY ZOOM
November Class IV
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Wed., 11/27/2022
APPLY for TEST 		Nov 07 - Nov 10, 2022
Nov 10, 2022 		SAU Tech
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
AVAILABLE BY ZOOM
November WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Tues., Nov. 1, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Nov 08
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
December Basic Industrial
FEE for course: $150/Pay to AETA
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Tues., Nov. 30, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Dec 06 - Dec 07, 2022
Dec 07, 2022 		SAU Tech
REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
6415 Spellman Rd.
Camden
AVAILABLE BY ZOOM
December WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL CLASS IV EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Wed., Nov. 16, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Dec 07
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock
December Class III
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Fri., Dec. 9, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Dec 12 - Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2022 		ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center
REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA)
240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke
December WWL EXAM ONLY
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Tues., Dec. 6, 2022
APPLY for TEST 		Dec 13
8:30 am or 1 pm 		ADEQ Headquarters
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock

TRAINING:

To register for training courses contact the appropriate training provider and pay registration fees if needed.

Month Course Type Dates Training Provider
August Class II
WWL EXAM
Application/Fee Due: Thurs., Aug. 11, 2022
 Aug 15 - Aug 18, 2022
Aug 18, 2022 		REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Jacksonville
August Class IV Review
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Aug 15 - Aug 18, 2022
 REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Fayetteville
August Adv. Math
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Aug 18 REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Fayetteville
August Basic Water Math
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Aug 23 REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA)
Bono
August AR Department of Health Compliance
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Aug 24 REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA)
Bono
August Basic Pumps Operation & Maintenance
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Aug 24 REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Lowell
August Applied Water Math
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Aug 25 REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA)
Bono
August Chlorine Safety
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Aug 25 REGISTER for CLASS (AETA)
870-574-4550/870-574-4589
Lowell
September ARWA Annual Technical Conference
  		Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2022
 Hot Springs Convention Center
REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE AT ARWA
134 Convention Blvd.
Hot Springs
November Basic Water Math
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Nov 08 ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center
REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA)
240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke
November AR Department of Health Compliance
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Nov 09 ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center
REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA)
240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke
November Applied Water Math
NO WWL EXAM
Training Course Only
 Nov 10 ARWA Dale Bumpers Training Center
REGISTER for CLASS (ARWA)
240 Dee Dee Lane
Lonoke

Register on the internet at www.sautech.edu/aeta/aeta-class-schedule-wastewater/

Contact Kassondra Ivie at 870-574-4550 or Laurel Williams at 870-574-4589

Dates Course Type Fee
Sep 05 - Sep 25, 2022 Class II $150
Sep 05 - Sep 25, 2022 Basic Industrial $165
Sep 05 - Sep 25, 2022 Class I $125
Oct 03 - Oct 30, 2022 Class IV $180
Oct 03 - Oct 30, 2022 Class III $175
Oct 03 - Oct 30, 2022 Advanced Industrial $280
Nov 07 - Nov 27, 2022 Class II $150
Nov 07 - Nov 27, 2022 Basic Industrial $165
Nov 07 - Nov 27, 2022 Class I $125
Nov 07 - Nov 27, 2022 Advanced Industrial $280

Register on the internet at www.suncoastlearning.com/courses/ar/ar.html

Contact ARWA at 501-676-2255

Course Type
Corrosion Control Treatment Optimization
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Collection
Valve & Hydrant Maintenance
Primary Sludge Fermentation
Practical Personnel Management
Operator Handbook
Membrane Treatment of Wastewater
Dissolved Air Flotation
Water Utility Safety
Chlorinator Systems & Chemical Handling
Chemical Feed Systems & Pump Calibrations
Basic Board and Council Training
Applied Confined Space Safety
Advanced Math
Basic Environmental Chemistry
Pump & Motor Maintenance
Basic Wastewater
Math Basics

Need to Sign Up for a Wastewater Course - TRAINING?

Contact one of the following training providers to sign up for either classroom training or online courses. If training course requires registration fee, pay directly to training providers.

Planning to Take a Wastewater Licensing Exam – TESTING?

Testing applications and testing fees must be submitted directly to DEQ. DEQ testing fees are in addition to any training fees, and must be paid directly to DEQ Wastewater Licensing. For assistance contact Wastewater Licensing Help Desk.

Testing applications and fee payments must reach DEQ five (5) business days prior to test date.

Instructions

  • Include your social security number.
  • Use your full legal name or first and last names with a middle initial.
  • Indicate the classification and level of license(s) for which you are applying.
  • Attach a check or money order in payment of licensing fees (see licensing fee schedule). For credit card payment arrangements, contact Sandy Luttrell at 501-682-0998. These fees are nonrefundable.
  • Mail completed application and fee payment to:

    Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
    Wastewater Operator Licensing Program
    5301 Northshore Drive
    North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317

Application Forms

Wastewater Operator License

Please make note of the following, regarding wastewater licensure and renewal:

DO contact training provider(s) at AETA or ARWA to sign up for either classroom training or online courses.

  • Please note:
    Separate registration fees may apply for training courses and must be paid to the training providers. DEQ exam fees are in addition to any training fees, and must be paid to DEQ Wastewater Licensing.

DO make sure exam applications and fee payments reach DEQ five (5) business days prior to test date. Failure to do so may delay the issuance of your license!

DO include payment for exam fees with your application, or make arrangements to pay online by calling Sandy Luttrell at 501-682-0998.

  • Employers and Facilities, please note:
    If paying exam or renewal fees for more than one operator, the payment can be made with one check or placed onto one invoice for a single online credit card transaction.

DO NOT combine payment for Wastewater License fees with any other fees that may be owed to different divisions of DEQ.

DO NOT bring exam applications and/or fees to the testing location, unless specifically instructed to do so by DEQ Wastewater Licensing staff.

License Fee Type Fee Per License
Application Fee (exam and license) $40
Retaking of Exam $20
Reciprocity Fee (review and license) $40
License Renewal Fee $40
Late Renewal Penalty $10
Apprentice License $10

* Receipt can be provided upon request.