Supporting the wastewater industry through operator training, renewal, and certification.
NEIWPCC licenses wastewater operators in Massachusetts and Maine, conducts a wide variety of training courses, and provides technical assistance to eligible facilities. We also coordinate certifications for soil evaluators and system inspectors in Massachusetts and publish guides and manuals, such as the TR-16 Guides for the Design of Wastewater Treatment Works. Learn more about our role in wastewater.
Click a box to learn more.
About Our Training
Learn about our virtual, in-person, and self-paced courses that prepare operators for exams and help grow their knowledge.
Training Registration and Guides
View the course calendar, sign up for training (TCHs), and purchase guides and manuals. Visit the registration site.
Mass. Operator Certification
NEIWPCC coordinates Massachusetts operator training, certification exams, and renewals.
Search our database of licensed Massachusetts wastewater operators.
Maine Operator Certification
NEIWPCC administers wastewater operator certification and renewals in Maine.
Mass. Title 5 (Septic Systems)
NEIWPCC coordinates the training and certification of the Title 5 soil evaluators and system inspectors.
View lists of approved system inspectors and soil evaluators.
Management Training
Gain leadership skills through wastewater operator management training programs, or schools.
If you are new to wastewater, our Resources for Wastewater Operators page provides an overview of the industry and information on how to become an operator in each state in the Northeast.
Contact Us
General Website/Training: 978-323-7929 or training@neiwpcc.org
Maine Certification: 207-253-8020 or maine@neiwpcc.org
Massachusetts Certification: renewals@neiwpcc.org
- Michelle Jenkins, NEIWPCC, 978-349-2516, mjenkins@neiwpcc.org
- John Murphy, MassDEP, Wastewater Operator Certification and Training, 617-352-3375, john.j.murphy@mass.gov
Massachusetts Title 5 (Septic Systems): title5@neiwpcc.org
Wastewater Training and Technical Assistance: Peter Zaykoski, pzaykoski@neiwpcc.org or 207-253-8020

Supporting the wastewater industry through operator licensure and certification, and conducting training courses.
NEIWPCC develops and hosts a variety of trainings for operators preparing for all grades of municipal, industrial, and combined exams. We also support leadership development through Wastewater Management Training, provide technical assistance to eligible facilities, and offer guides and manuals, such as the TR-16 Guides for the Design of Wastewater Treatment Works.
Wastewater Operator Certification and Renewal
NEIWPCC coordinates wastewater operator training, certification exams and renewals in Massachusetts and Maine. In Massachusetts, NEIWPCC maintains a searchable database of licensed operators. Explore resources and learn how to become an operator in other states here.
Massachusetts Title 5 (Septic Systems)
NEIWPCC coordinates the Massachusetts Title 5 septic system training and certification of Soil Evaluators and System Inspectors. View the listings of approved System Inspectors and Soil Evaluators.

Contact Us
General Website/Training: 978-323-7929 or training@neiwpcc.org
Maine Certification: 207-253-8020 or maine@neiwpcc.org
Massachusetts Certification: renewals@neiwpcc.org
- Michelle Jenkins, NEIWPCC, 978-349-2516, mjenkins@neiwpcc.org
- John Murphy, MassDEP, Wastewater Operator Certification and Training, 617-352-3375, john.j.murphy@mass.gov
Massachusetts Title 5 (Septic Systems): title5@neiwpcc.org
Wastewater Training and Technical Assistance: Peter Zaykoski, pzaykoski@neiwpcc.org or 207-253-8020
Register for Training (TCHs)
Add “always on” Training category pages here. View the schedule and register for upcoming in-person, virtual, and self-paced training, and purchase manuals and guides, such as the TR-16 Guides for the Design of Wastewater Treatment Works.
Obtain or Renew Your License/Certification

Massachusetts
- NEIWPCC coordinates wastewater operator training, certification exams, and renewals.
- Search our database of licensed Massachusetts wastewater treatment plant operators.
Maine
- NEIWPCC administers the Wastewater Operator Certification Program and coordinates operator renewals for this program.
- NEIWPCC supports the training for initial certification and recertification for the Maine Erosion Control Certification Program.
Management Training
Gain leadership skills through wastewater operator management training programs, or schools. NEIWPCC oversees the Maine and Massachusetts programs.
MA Title 5 (Septic Systems)

NEIWPCC coordinates the Massachusetts Title 5 septic system certification of Soil Evaluators (SEs) and System Inspectors (SIs), as well as renewals for the programs. View the listing of approved Title 5 SEs and SIs.
Curious about how to join the wastewater industry and all the benefits it has to offer? Work for Water.
Sign-up for training e-newsletter
Training
About….
Registration portal…
Management Training: Gain leadership skills through wastewater operator management training programs, or schools.
Wastewater Operator Certification and Renewal
NEIWPCC supports the wastewater industry through licensing wastewater operators in Massachusetts and Maine.
Massachusetts Training and Certification
NEIWPCC coordinates operator training, certification exams, and renewals. Learn more.
Search our database of licensed Massachusetts wastewater treatment plant operators.
Maine Certification
Certification exams and renewals
NEIWPCC supports the wastewater industry through licensing wastewater operators in Massachusetts and Maine, providing training opportunities, and coordinating certifications for Soil Evaluators and System Inspectors in Massachusetts.
Click a box to learn more.
Get Licensed/Certified
Renew License/Certification
Register for Training (TCHs)
Sign up for upcoming in-person, virtual, and self-paced training, and purchase guides and manuals.
View Available Guides
NEIWPCC’s TR-16 Guides for the Design of Wastewater Treatment Work.
Search MA Operators
Search our database of licensed Massachusetts wastewater treatment plant operators.
Search System Inspectors and Soil Evaluators
View approved Massachusetts Title 5 System Inspectors and Soil Evaluators.
Click a box to learn more.
Training Information/Courses Offered
Learn about courses offered…NEW PAGE
Training Registration
View the course calendar and sign up for training (TCHs), and purchase guides and manuals. Visit the registration site.
MA Operator Certification
NEIWPCC coordinates Massachusetts operator training, certification exams, and renewals. Learn more.
Search our database of licensed Massachusetts wastewater operators.
ME Operator Certification
NEIWPCC administers operator certification and renewals in Maine. Learn more.
MA Title 5 (Septic Systems)
NEIWPCC coordinates the training and certification of the Title 5 Soil Evaluators and System Inspectors.
View approved System Inspectors and Soil Evaluators.
Management Training
Gain leadership skills through wastewater operator management training programs, or schools.
test
Click a box to learn more.
Register for Training (TCHs)
View the schedule and sign up for upcoming in-person, virtual, and self-paced training, and purchase guides and manuals.
Purchase TR-16 Guide
Purchase the “TR-16 Guides for the Design of Wastewater Treatment Work” and explore other guides and manuals.
Get Licensed/Certified
NEIWPCC coordinates Massachusetts wastewater operator certification and administers Maine’s Wastewater Operator Certification Program.
Renew or Update Your License/Certification
Learn about and renew your wastewater operator credentials in Massachusetts or in Maine.
Search MA Operators
Search our database of licensed Massachusetts wastewater treatment plant operators.
Management Training
Gain leadership skills through wastewater operator management training programs, or schools. NEIWPCC oversees the Maine and Massachusetts programs.
MA Title 5 (Septic Systems) Certification
NEIWPCC coordinates the Massachusetts Title 5 septic system certification and renewals of Soil Evaluators (SEs) and System Inspectors (SIs).
Work for Water
Learn about rewarding career opportunities in the water industry.
Stay up-to-date with training classes, events, resources and more by signing up for our training e-newsletter.
Training and Resources
View the schedule and register for upcoming in-person, virtual, and self-paced training.
Gain leadership skills through wastewater operator management training programs, or schools.
Purchase manuals and guides, such as the TR-16 Guides for the Design of Wastewater Treatment Works.
