Renewals occur every two years and are due by December 31 of odd-numbered years.

All active Massachusetts wastewater operators are required to provide proof of 20 training contact hours (TCHs) during a given renewal period (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025).

Renewal Invoice

NEIWPCC will mail renewal invoices during the first week of September. Please wait to submit your training documentation until after you have received your invoice. The renewal fee is $75, and we accept checks, money orders, or credit card payments.

All active operators must earn 20 training contact hours (TCHs) during the current renewal cycle (January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025).

Renewal invoices will reflect TCHs earned between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, for courses taken through NEIWPCC, JETCC, NEWEA, MAWEA, or by passing the Massachusetts Wastewater exam. TCHs earned after June 30, 2025 will still count toward your renewal, but they will not be listed on your invoice.

If you have completed additional training that is not reflected on your invoice, please include a copy of the certificate of completion when you return your invoice and payment to ensure proper credit is applied.

Please note:

  • A $30 late fee will be applied to any invoices postmarked after December 31.
  • There is no extension for earning TCHs. All training must be completed by December 31, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact us at renewals@neiwpcc.org.

Training Contact Hour (TCH) Information

To renew, all active operators must complete 20 Training Contact Hours (TCHs) between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025.

Operators who are newly certified in 2025 are only required to complete 10 TCHs for renewal.

Please note the following:

  • No more than 50% (10 TCHs) of your training may be safety-related.
  • The same course cannot be repeated for credit within the same renewal cycle.
  • TCHs cannot be carried over into the next renewal cycle.

All TCHs submitted for renewal must be pre-approved for Massachusetts Wastewater Operator renewal/activation and have been designated with a “BC” approval code (for example, BC-2021-0023).

For approved training questions, contact John Murphy at the Massachusetts Board of Certification for Wastewater at (617) 352-3375 or john.j.murphy@mass.gov.

Pre-Approved Courses TCHs Additional Comments
MA Wastewater Certification Exam 10 Must pass exam
MA Water Environment Association (MAWEA) training, quarterly meetings and trade show   Hours as awarded
New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA)   Hours as awarded
Professional Membership: MAWEA or NEWEA (can only use one) 2 2 TCHs MAXIMUM per renewal period
NEIWPCC   Hours as awarded
Colleges (wastewater or related courses) 15 1 credit hour = 15 TCHs
Red Cross Basic CPR and/or First Aid Courses 3 3 TCHs MAXIMUM per course
If Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded   1 CEU = 10 TCHs
HAZWOPER Annual Refresher 8 Can use only ONCE in two year period
NEIWPCC’s Training & TCH Calendar

Inactive Status

If you are not currently working as an operator you can apply for inactive status. To change to INACTIVE status, please check the inactive box on the invoice and return the form with your payment. Inactive operators are not required to earn TCHs but they still have to renew at the end of every renewal period.

Renewal Resources

Pre-Approved TCH Courses
Specialty Status Forms
Additional Resources

Certified Operators

NEIWPCC maintains a complete list of certified Massachusetts wastewater operators. This list is updated bi-monthly to reflect newly-certified operators.

Search Certified MA Operators

Contact Us

For questions or for more information about MA wastewater operator renewals, email renewals@neiwpcc.org.