Four reasons to join the wastewater industry:
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Job Security
There will always be a need for clean water, but currently the wastewater industry is facing a wave of retirements. This creates stable and long-term careers for young professionals interested in joining the workforce.
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Tons of Opportunities
From hands-on operator work to laboratory and analytical positions, a variety of roles are in high demand at treatment facilities. Many of these positions are entry-level with little or no experience required.
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Protecting the Environment
Wastewater professionals play an important role in ensuring that the nation’s waterbodies are clean for wildlife and people.
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Rewarding Career
Get paid to do work that makes a difference; plus, enjoy opportunities for continued education, networking and career advancement.
Wastewater operator certification programs in the NEIWPCC states
Connecticut
Operator Certification for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Contact: Craig Motasky, craig.motasky@ct.gov
Maine (NEIWPCC coordinated)
NEIWPCC’s South Portland/JETCC office coordinates the Maine Operator Certification
Contact: Spring Connolly, sconnolly@neiwpcc-jetcc.org; or Judy Bruenjes, judy.k.bruenjes@maine.gov
Massachusetts (NEIWPCC coordinated)
Massachusetts Wastewater Operator Training and Certification
Contact: Michelle Jenkins, mjenkins@neiwpcc.org; John Murphy, john.j.murphy@mass.gov
New Hampshire
Wastewater Operator Certification
Contact: MaryJane Meier, MaryJane.Meier@des.nh.gov
New York
View the NYSDEC wastewater operator certification webpage and the wastewater treatment plant operation webpage; View the NYWEA Operator Certification Manual
Contact: Meredith Streeter, meredith.streeter@dec.ny.gov; or NYWEA’s Operator Certification Administrator, Tanya May Jennings, tmj@nywea.org or by phone 315-422-7811 (x4)
Rhode Island
Wastewater Operator Certification FAQs
Contact: Matt Puglia, Matt.Puglia@dem.ri.gov
Vermont
State Water Associations:
- Connecticut: www.ctwea.org
- Maine: www.mewea.org
- Massachusetts: www.mawea.org
- New Hampshire: www.nhwpca.org
- New York: www.nywea.org
- Rhode Island: https://ricwa.org
- Vermont: www.gmwea.org
- New England Water Environment Association: www.newea.org