
Certification/Renewal Workshop Information
Since 1998, the Utah On-Site Wastewater Treatment Training Program at Utah State University's Utah Water Research Laboratory, has provided training to health department staff, site evaluators, general contractors, engineers, system designers and others in on-site wastewater treatment. The State of Utah initiated a certification program for on-site wastewater professionals and the training program provides training workshops in support of that certification program. Those involved in the development of new housing sites, including system designers, installers, regulators and city and county planners are trained in correct principles of planning, design, material and systems selection, and system installation for on-site wastewater treatment systems currently allowed under Utah code. These programs provide public education, awareness, and training in installation and operation that can help to reduce misuses and failures of on-site wastewater treatment systems.
2025 Class Registration
Registration for 2025 classes will open on Thursday, February 6th at 9am. Classes are limited and fill up fast, so we recommend registering as soon as possible.
Registration Info
In order to qualify for initial Level 1 certification, a person must:
- attend a training course provided by an approved training provider specifically for the purpose of certification at Level 1; and
- demonstrate knowledge of course subject matter by successfully passing an examination to be given at the conclusion of the Level 1 training course
- attend a training course provided by an approved training provider specifically for the purpose of certification at Level 2;
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demonstrate knowledge of course subject matter by successfully passing an examination to be given at the conclusion of the Level 2 training course; and
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be certified for soil evaluations and percolation testing at Level 1
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1) attend a training course provided by an approved training provider specifically for the purpose of certification at Level 3;2) demonstrate knowledge of course subject matter by successfully passing an examination to be given at the conclusion of the Level 3 training course; and3) be certified for soil evaluations and percolation testing at Level 1 and certified for design, inspection and maintenance of conventional systems at Level 2.
Option for Waiver of Class Attendance for Original Certification
All applicants are required to take an examination, but an applicant's current licensing and experience may be substituted for attending the training courses (Utah Administrative Code R317-11)
A licensed environmental health scientist qualifies to substitute licensure and experience for required training for a Level 1, 2 or 3 certification if the Environmental Health Scientist provides to the Utah Division of Water Quality director evidence of current licensure in Utah and two years experience appropriate to the class of certification requested.
A licensed professional engineer qualifies to substitute licensure for required training for a Level 1, 2, or 3 certification if the professional engineer provides to the Utah Division of Water Quality director evidence of current Utah licensure.
A person who is a licensed contractor qualifies to substitute licensure and experience for required training for a Level 1 or 2 certification if the licensed contractor provides to the Utah Division of Water Quality director evidence of at least five years of experience installing underground wastewater disposal systems.
For more information on these options to waive class attendance, please contact the Utah Division of Water Quality at wwopcert@utah.gov.
Questions & Help`
Please contact Andi Dolinsky-Webb at onsitewastewater@usu.edu or 435-797-3155 for help with registration.
2025 Certification Classes
Level 1: Soil Evaluation & Percolation Testing
$285 / $210* (State & Local Employees)
8 AM to 5 PM Daily
8 AM to 5 PM Daily
April 14-16, 2025
Southwest Health Department
620 S 400 E
St. George, UT 84770
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes March 31, 2025
May 12-14, 2025
Weber-Morgan Health Department
477 23rd St.
Ogden, UT 84401
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes April 28, 2025
August 25-27, 2025
Central Utah Health Department
70 Westview Drive
Richfield, Utah 84107
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes August 11, 2025
September 15-17, 2025
Salt Lake County Health Department
788 Woodoak Lane
Murray, Utah 84107
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes September 1, 2025
Level 2: Design, Operation, Inspection, & Maintenance of Conventional On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems
$285 / $210* (State & Local Employees)
Day 1: 10 AM - 5 PM
Day 2 & 3: 8 AM - 5 PM
Day 1: 10 AM - 5 PM
Day 2 & 3: 8 AM - 5 PM
June 3-5, 2025
Bear River Environmental Health Building
85 East 1800 North
North Logan, Utah 84341
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes May 20, 2025
Sept 29 - Oct 2, 2025
Bear River Environmental Health Building
85 East 1800 North
North Logan, Utah 84341
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes September 15, 2025
October 27-29, 2025
Bear River Environmental Health Building
85 East 1800 North
North Logan, Utah 84341
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes October 13, 2025
Level 3: Design, Operation, Inspection, & Maintenance of Alternative On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems
$425 / $315* (State & Local Employees)
Day 1: 1 PM - 5 PM
Day 2-5: 8 AM - 5 PM
Day 1: 1 PM - 5 PM
Day 2-5: 8 AM - 5 PM
June 16-20, 2025
Bear River Environmental Health Building
85 East 1800 North
North Logan, Utah 84341
Seat Limit: 25
Registration Closes June 2, 2025
November 3-7, 2025
Bear River Environmental Health Building
85 East 1800 North
North Logan, Utah 84341
Seat Limit: 25
Registration Closes October 20, 2025
Renewals
Level 1 & 2 Certification Renewal
$95 / $75* (State & Local Employees)
8 AM to 5 PM
8 AM to 5 PM
April 17, 2025
Southwest Health Department
620 S 400 E
St. George, UT 84770
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes April 3, 2025
May 15, 2025
Weber-Morgan Health Department
477 23rd St.
Ogden, UT 84401
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes May 1, 2025
August 28, 2025
Central Utah Health Department
70 Westview Drive
Richfield, Utah 84107
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes August 14, 2025
September 18, 2025
Salt Lake County Health Department
788 Woodoak Lane
Murray, Utah 84107
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes September 4, 2025
Level 3 Certification Renewal
$95 / $70* (State & Local Employees)
8 AM to 5 PM
8 AM to 5 PM
April 18, 2025
Southwest Health Department
620 S 400 E
St. George, UT 84770
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes April 4, 2025
May 16, 2025
Weber-Morgan Health Department
477 23rd St.
Ogden, UT 84401
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes May 2, 2025
August 29, 2025
Central Utah Health Department
70 Westview Drive
Richfield, Utah 84107
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes August 15, 2025
September 19, 2025
Salt Lake County Health Department
788 Woodoak Lane
Murray, Utah 84107
Seat Limit: 25
Registration closes September 5, 2025
Test- Out Option
Test-Out Renewal of Level 1 & 2 Certification
$95 (Not Available for Health Department Employees)
9 AM to 4 PM
9 AM to 4 PM
- February 20, 2025
- August 14, 2025
Registration closes 1 week before the test date.
Additional test-out locations may be added later.
Central Utah Health Department
70 Westview Dr.,
Richfield, UT 84701
(435) 896-5451
Salt Lake County Health Department
788 East Woodoak Lane (5380 South)
Blanding, UT 84511
(385) 468-4100
Southeast Health Department
575 South Kane Creek Bvld.
Moab, UT 845532
435-259-5602
Summit County Health Department (Coalville)
85 N 50 E
Coalville, UT 84017
(435) 336-3234
Tooele County Health Department
151 N. Main St.
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 277-2440
Wasatch County Health Department
Only residents of Wasatch County can register to test in Heber City.
55 S. 500 E.
Heber, UT 84032
(435) 657-3252
Weber-Morgan Health Department
477 23rd St.
Ogden, UT 84401
Class Prep
Prepare for the workshops by becoming familiar with the Certification Requirements and the Utah Administrative Code, Rule R317-4/Onsite Wastewater Systems.
FAQ
Level 3 classes are 4 1/2 days long this year.
Renewal classes are usually 1 day long.