Water Licensing, Certification & Exam Requirements
Everything you need to know about licensing, exams, training requirements, and contacts for Arkansas water operators.
Important Water Licensing Information
To take a Water Licensure Exam, you must register with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) at least 45 days in advance of the exam session and pay the applicable fees. All exam fees must be paid directly to ADH.
Arkansas Water Licensing (ADH) →
*The Arkansas Environmental Training Academy (AETA) does not collect ADH exam fees*
Arkansas Department of Health Contacts
Heather Parker-Foster
Phone:
(501) 661-2504
Email:
Heather.Parker-Foster@arkansas.gov
Robin Lynch
Phone:
(501) 661-2623
Email:
Robin.Lynch@arkansas.gov
Accreditations & Certifications
Water training provided by the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is accredited by:
- Arkansas Department of Health
- Arkansas Drinking Water Licensing Committee
Arkansas Department of Health Water Licensing Course Requirements
The courses listed below are required to complete the license classification.
| Course | VSS | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | T1 | T2 | T3 | T4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWS Compliance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basic Water Math | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Applied Water Math | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Basic Distribution | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Intermediate Distribution | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Advanced Distribution | ✓ | ||||||||
| Basic Treatment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Intermediate Treatment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Advanced Treatment | ✓ | ✓ |
