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Drinking Water Operator Certification
General Information

Instruction During Exam Prep PictureA mandatory certification program for water supply system operators was established by Minnesota Statutes in 1971, and is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health, Drinking Water Protection Section.

Students Learning Hydrant Maintenance PictureIn order to be certified the operator must demonstrate that he or she possesses the skill, knowledge, experience, and education necessary to operate a system successfully.

There are currently over 3,000 certified water operators in Minnesota who work to protect the public health by providing safe, reliable drinking water.


For questions about this page, contact the Drinking Water Protection Program: health.drinkingwater@state.mn.us or 651-201-4700. For specific Drinking Water questions, please use the contacts listed on our Contact Us page.

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