Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in wastewater Treatment Plants (Department of Health)

Board of Certification Meeting

Aso ma le Taimi Friday, July 17, 2026 10:00 AM
Nofoaga Wastewater Branch EMD Conference Room 2827 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
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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

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