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Choose an Event Type: --All Events-- Event Date Time Contact         2026 PA DEP Operator Certification Exams The Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) is offering PA DEP Operator Certification Exams on different dates and locations in 2026.   2026 Exam Date: Computer-Based Exam April 21st  Registration cutoff March 16th Written Exam May 20th  Registration cutoff April 13th Written Exam June 18th  Registration cutoff May 11th Computer-Based August 18th Registration cutoff July 10th  Computer-Based Exam October 14th Registration cutoff September 7th Written Exam November 3rd Registration cutoff September 28th Exam registration fees are:          $75 for PWEA Members         $125 for Non-Members Reserving your exam seat(s) can only be done online through PWEA's online registration system. Payment for exams is by credit/debit card only. REGISTRATION IS A TWO-PART PROCESS   First step: Complete your online registration and pay the registration fee (credit/debit cards only) in order to reserve your seat. After completing the registration and payment process, you will receive a system-generated email confirming your reserved seat at the exam location you selected. Second step (within 10 work days):  Complete the DEP Test Selection Form: To get to the form, click on the link that was included in the exam seat confirmation email from Step 1. Print, sign, scan and return the Test Selection Form to PWEA (IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM IN 10 DAYS YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THAT TESTING DATE) Important Instructions for Step 2: Do not delete any content from the DEP Test Selection Form prior to submitting to PWEA. The Test Selection Form content is specific to YOU, it tells the DEP  your facility class and which drinking water or wastewater tests you want to take, so the correct exam can be loaded onto a computer for you or packaged for your written exam. Print and sign the Test Selection Form:  Your completed DEP Test Selection Form MUST include your hand-written signature.  Scan the signed form. DO NOT TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR TEST SELECTION FORM WITH YOUR SMART PHONE: the DEP will reject your form. Return your completed Test Selection Form to PWEA: By email to: breyanafulton@pwea.org By fax to: 707-303-5219   IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THE SIGNED TEST SELECTION FORM IN 10 DAYS YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THAT TESTING DATE   Exam Registration Confirmation: PWEA will use your completed PA DEP Test Selection Form to prepare a detailed certification exam confirmation letter; it will be emailed to you at the email address you provide - be sure to check your Spam and Junk folders and to save the email with attachment for future reference.  Please ensure you mark pwea@pwea.org as a safe sender in your address book to prevent the confirmation letter from going to the Spam or Junk folder.  Your confirmation letter will include information you need to know prior to showing up at the exam site. All credit/debit card transactions will include a 3.5% technology fee. The name and address information for the credit/debit card you use to make an online payment must EXACTLY match what is on record with the financial institution issuing the card or else the transaction will be declined.  This is a security measure to prevent fraudulent activity.  Credit card numbers are NOT stored by PWEA or the payment gateway vendor. Cancellation Policy:  No refund will be offered after the detailed confirmation letter has been processed and sent to you, unless there is someone on a wait list for the same exam date. (30 days before the exam.) Questions about certification exams should be directed to:  pwea@pwea.org  or breyanafulton@pwea.org.   more info... 8/18/2026 9:00am to 1:00pm Breyana Fulton PWEA Safety Committee presents: Basic First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness Training and Certification   Workshop Title: Basic First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness Training and Certification Date: September 16, 2026 Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm Description: This approximately four-hour course shall cover the response for basic injuries and illnesses that may occur in the workplace or on the jobsite. “Hands-on” activities shall include basic first aid skills, CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator use, and Blood Borne Pathogen training. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be issued a certification card by the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) valid for 2 years from the date of training. This course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for four credit hours for water and wastewater operators. Location: Cranberry Township Public Safety Training Facility 1000 Maintenance Building Drive Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 Where to Park: Behind the public works building and salt shed, in the back corner of the facility.  Capacity: 24 Students Maximum Cost: $65.00 – PWEA Members $100.00 – Non-Members Contact Hours: 4.00 -  Water Treatment and Wastewater Operators Questions: Please email Ed Kauffman at Ed.Kauffman@Rettew.com or call 717-516-7487   more info... 9/16/2026 8:00am to 12:00pm 2026 PA DEP Operator Certification Exams The Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) is offering PA DEP Operator Certification Exams on different dates and locations in 2026.   2026 Exam Date: Computer-Based Exam April 21st  Registration cutoff March 16th Written Exam May 20th  Registration cutoff April 13th Written Exam June 18th  Registration cutoff May 11th Computer-Based August 18th Registration cutoff July 10th  Computer-Based Exam October 14th Registration cutoff September 7th Written Exam November 3rd Registration cutoff September 28th Exam registration fees are:          $75 for PWEA Members         $125 for Non-Members Reserving your exam seat(s) can only be done online through PWEA's online registration system. Payment for exams is by credit/debit card only. REGISTRATION IS A TWO-PART PROCESS   First step: Complete your online registration and pay the registration fee (credit/debit cards only) in order to reserve your seat. After completing the registration and payment process, you will receive a system-generated email confirming your reserved seat at the exam location you selected. Second step (within 10 work days):  Complete the DEP Test Selection Form: To get to the form, click on the link that was included in the exam seat confirmation email from Step 1. Print, sign, scan and return the Test Selection Form to PWEA (IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM IN 10 DAYS YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THAT TESTING DATE) Important Instructions for Step 2: Do not delete any content from the DEP Test Selection Form prior to submitting to PWEA. The Test Selection Form content is specific to YOU, it tells the DEP  your facility class and which drinking water or wastewater tests you want to take, so the correct exam can be loaded onto a computer for you or packaged for your written exam. Print and sign the Test Selection Form:  Your completed DEP Test Selection Form MUST include your hand-written signature.  Scan the signed form. DO NOT TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR TEST SELECTION FORM WITH YOUR SMART PHONE: the DEP will reject your form. Return your completed Test Selection Form to PWEA: By email to: breyanafulton@pwea.org By fax to: 707-303-5219   IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THE SIGNED TEST SELECTION FORM IN 10 DAYS YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THAT TESTING DATE   Exam Registration Confirmation: PWEA will use your completed PA DEP Test Selection Form to prepare a detailed certification exam confirmation letter; it will be emailed to you at the email address you provide - be sure to check your Spam and Junk folders and to save the email with attachment for future reference.  Please ensure you mark pwea@pwea.org as a safe sender in your address book to prevent the confirmation letter from going to the Spam or Junk folder.  Your confirmation letter will include information you need to know prior to showing up at the exam site. All credit/debit card transactions will include a 3.5% technology fee. The name and address information for the credit/debit card you use to make an online payment must EXACTLY match what is on record with the financial institution issuing the card or else the transaction will be declined.  This is a security measure to prevent fraudulent activity.  Credit card numbers are NOT stored by PWEA or the payment gateway vendor. Cancellation Policy:  No refund will be offered after the detailed confirmation letter has been processed and sent to you, unless there is someone on a wait list for the same exam date. (30 days before the exam.) Questions about certification exams should be directed to:  pwea@pwea.org  or breyanafulton@pwea.org.   more info... 10/14/2026 9:00am to 1:00pm Breyana Fulton 2026 PA DEP Operator Certification Exams The Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) is offering PA DEP Operator Certification Exams on different dates and locations in 2026.   2026 Exam Date: Computer-Based Exam April 21st  Registration cutoff March 16th Written Exam May 20th  Registration cutoff April 13th Written Exam June 18th  Registration cutoff May 11th Computer-Based August 18th Registration cutoff July 10th  Computer-Based Exam October 14th Registration cutoff September 7th Written Exam November 3rd Registration cutoff September 28th Exam registration fees are:          $75 for PWEA Members         $125 for Non-Members Reserving your exam seat(s) can only be done online through PWEA's online registration system. Payment for exams is by credit/debit card only. REGISTRATION IS A TWO-PART PROCESS   First step: Complete your online registration and pay the registration fee (credit/debit cards only) in order to reserve your seat. After completing the registration and payment process, you will receive a system-generated email confirming your reserved seat at the exam location you selected. Second step (within 10 work days):  Complete the DEP Test Selection Form: To get to the form, click on the link that was included in the exam seat confirmation email from Step 1. Print, sign, scan and return the Test Selection Form to PWEA (IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM IN 10 DAYS YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THAT TESTING DATE) Important Instructions for Step 2: Do not delete any content from the DEP Test Selection Form prior to submitting to PWEA. The Test Selection Form content is specific to YOU, it tells the DEP  your facility class and which drinking water or wastewater tests you want to take, so the correct exam can be loaded onto a computer for you or packaged for your written exam. Print and sign the Test Selection Form:  Your completed DEP Test Selection Form MUST include your hand-written signature.  Scan the signed form. DO NOT TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR TEST SELECTION FORM WITH YOUR SMART PHONE: the DEP will reject your form. Return your completed Test Selection Form to PWEA: By email to: breyanafulton@pwea.org By fax to: 707-303-5219   IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THE SIGNED TEST SELECTION FORM IN 10 DAYS YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THAT TESTING DATE   Exam Registration Confirmation: PWEA will use your completed PA DEP Test Selection Form to prepare a detailed certification exam confirmation letter; it will be emailed to you at the email address you provide - be sure to check your Spam and Junk folders and to save the email with attachment for future reference.  Please ensure you mark pwea@pwea.org as a safe sender in your address book to prevent the confirmation letter from going to the Spam or Junk folder.  Your confirmation letter will include information you need to know prior to showing up at the exam site. All credit/debit card transactions will include a 3.5% technology fee. The name and address information for the credit/debit card you use to make an online payment must EXACTLY match what is on record with the financial institution issuing the card or else the transaction will be declined.  This is a security measure to prevent fraudulent activity.  Credit card numbers are NOT stored by PWEA or the payment gateway vendor. Cancellation Policy:  No refund will be offered after the detailed confirmation letter has been processed and sent to you, unless there is someone on a wait list for the same exam date. (30 days before the exam.) Questions about certification exams should be directed to:  pwea@pwea.org  or breyanafulton@pwea.org.   more info... 11/3/2026 9:00am to 1:00pm Breyana Fulton PWEA Safety Committee presents: Basic First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness Training and Certification   Workshop Title: Basic First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness Training and Certification Date: December 8, 2026 Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm Description: This approximately four-hour course shall cover the response for basic injuries and illnesses that may occur in the workplace or on the jobsite. “Hands-on” activities shall include basic first aid skills, CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator use, and Blood Borne Pathogen training. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be issued a certification card by the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) valid for 2 years from the date of training. This course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for four credit hours for water and wastewater operators. Location: RETTEW - Safety Training Center 5031 Richard Lane Suite 11 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Where to Park: Parking is available in the immediate area surrounding the training facility entrance. Please enter through the door marked "training center" to sign in.  Capacity: 24 Students Maximum Cost: $65.00 – PWEA Members $100.00 – Non-Members Contact Hours: 4.00 -  Water Treatment and Wastewater Operators Questions: Please email Ed Kauffman at Ed.Kauffman@Rettew.com or call 717-516-7487   more info... 12/8/2026 8:00am to 12:00pm Switch to Calendar (Grid) Format | Hybrid Format | Printable Event Listing (PDF)