1. Attend and pass workshops

To become a Certified On-Site System Professional in Utah, you must attend workshops presented by the Utah On-Site Wastewater Treatment Training Program through Utah State University and pass the examinations to become a Certified On-Site Professional.

NOTE: We will notify the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which is the regulatory agency that oversees the Certification of On-Site Professionals Program, with the names of those who pass the examinations.

2. Apply to the Division of Water Quality for Certification

Certification application and fees are separate from registration and fees for training through the Utah Onsite Training Program.

Please note: The course completion certificate issued by the Utah Onsite Training Program is not certification as an Onsite Professional by the Utah Division of Water Quality. It may be helpful for tracking continuing education for other professional licenses.

Using the application form (also provided in the class manual), apply to the Division of Water Quality for certification.

• Required fees for each certificate issued: $25, payable to the Division of Water Quality.
• Certification fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, or online. Checks should be made payable to the Division of Water Quality. Use the PAY ONLINE link on the DWQ application forms page to pay online. Online payments cannot be processed without a corresponding application. Submit the application form and include the first 8 digits of your order number.
• Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifications are each valid for up to 3 years. A single application may be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for all Levels, or they may be done separately. Each certificate issued will require a separate fee. To be certified at Level 2 or Level 3, current certification at the lower level(s) is required.
• If application for multiple levels is on one form, only one certificate will be issued, and only one $25 fee is required. Local health officers should contact DWQ for more information on fee payments.
• Individuals who have Onsite Professional Certification Level 2 and/or Level 3 may request that their name be put on the Maintenance Specialist list for performing the annual inspections for operating permits for Large Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems (LUWDs). To be placed on the list, check the box on the application form next to County.

3. Complete Citizenship Form

As of July 1, 2009, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is required to verify the lawful presence in the United States of an individual at least 18 years of age (includes sole proprietor doing business under assumed name) who receives an Onsite Professional certification. This law also applies for renewal, reinstatement, and reciprocity certifications. Applicants for these certifications are required to attach a notarized citizenship form to the application:

• Complete the citizenship form (also included in the class manual), but DO NOT sign until in the presence of a Notary Public.
• Attach copy of your photo ID (passport or I.D. from Government (U.S., any state within the U.S., or Foreign) such as a driver’s license—Copy must be of an ID and NOT just a photo.
• Have the document notarized. These documents will be confidential and not distributed publicly but must be kept on file.

4. Submit the Certification Application Forms and Documents

• by email: wwopcert@utah.gov
• by mail: Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality, P.O. Box 144870, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114

5. Certification

Once you have applied and have been certified, your name will be included in the List of Certified Onsite System Professionals, which can be downloaded from the Utah Division of Water Quality/Onsite Wastewater Program website.

For questions about Onsite Professional Certification, contact the certification program at:

• (385) 600-9401
• wwopcert@utah.gov
• Division of Water Quality, P.O. Box 144870, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114

1. Attend Workshops

To renew your certification as a Certified On-Site System Professional in Utah, you must attend workshops presented by the Utah On-Site Wastewater Treatment Training Program of Utah State University.

NOTE: After you attend the complete training session, we will notify the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which is the regulatory agency that oversees the Certification of On-Site Professionals Program.

2. Locate Your Current Certificate Number

A current certificate number is required to obtain renewal. Find your certificate number on the List of Certified Onsite System Professionals. You may also contact the certification program for your certificate number:

• by phone: (385) 600-9401
• by email: wwopcert@utah.gov

3. Apply to the Division of Water Quality for Certification

Using the renewal form (also provided in the class manual), apply to the Division of Water Quality for renewal of certification. A current certificate number is required to obtain renewals.

• Required fees for each certificate issued: $25, payable to the Division of Water Quality.
• Certification fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, or online. Checks should be made payable to the Division of Water Quality. Use the PAY ONLINE link on the DWQ application forms page to pay online. Online payments cannot be processed without a corresponding application. Submit the application form and include the first 8 digits of your order number.
• Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifications are each valid for up to 3 years. A single application may be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for all Levels, or they may be done separately. Each certificate issued will require a separate fee. To be certified at Level 2 or Level 3, current certification at the lower level(s) is required.
• If application for multiple levels is on one form, only one certificate will be issued, and only one $25 fee is required. Local health officers should contact DWQ for more information on fee payments.
• Individuals who have Onsite Professional Certification Level 2 and/or Level 3 may request that their name be put on the Maintenance Specialist list for performing the annual inspections for operating permits for Large Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems (LUWDs). To be placed on the list, check the box on the application form next to County.

4. Submit the Renewal Application Forms

• by email: wwopcert@utah.gov
• by mail: Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality, P.O. Box 144870, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114

5. Certification Renewal

Once your renewal of certification application has been accepted by DWQ, your name will be included in the List of Certified Onsite System Professionals.

For questions about Onsite Professional Certification, contact the certification program:

• by phone: (385) 600-9401
• by email: wwopcert@utah.gov
• by mail: P.O. Box 144870, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114