What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii Department of Health's Board of Certification (BOC) for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators is holding its regular meeting on July 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Attendance is available in person in Pearl City or via Microsoft Teams. Key topics include:

• Approving minutes from the previous meeting held September 19, 2025
• Re-reviewing previously tabled training courses and a certification application
• Reviewing recent certification exam results for numerous applicants at various grade levels
• Considering reciprocity requests from wastewater operators certified in other states (Wyoming, Indiana, Arizona, Ohio, and Alaska) who wish to work in Hawaii
• Approving continuing education units (CEUs) for individual operators and for training courses covering topics like electrical safety, confined spaces, cybersecurity, membrane bioreactors, and more
• Reviewing Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) notifications for over 40 wastewater facilities statewide
• Evaluating temporary certification requests for three operators
• Reviewing and classifying several wastewater facilities, including a restaurant and a rest home

Decisions Expected

• Approval or denial of operator certification exam applications and results
• Approval of out-of-state reciprocity requests
• Approval of continuing education credits for operators and training programs
• Issuance of temporary certifications
• Classification of wastewater facilities

Who Should Pay Attention

• Wastewater treatment plant operators seeking certification, CEU approval, or reciprocity in Hawaii
• Facility managers of wastewater plants listed under DRC notifications
• Training providers whose courses are under review for CEU approval
• Members of the public interested in wastewater regulation across Hawaii