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2025 PA DEP Operator Certification Exams
2/1/2025 - 10/2/2025
The Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) is offering PA DEP Operator Certification Exams on different dates and locations in 2025. You may register for more than one exam date, but you should allow at least 30 days between paper-based exam dates so DEP has time to grade exams and send pass/fail notifications by email ONLY.
Please Follow The Instructions Below:
Questions about certification exams should be directed to: pwea@pwea.org or breyanafulton@pwea.org.
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.
Before registering, please download and review the DEP informational document titled "Important Information for Operators Taking 2023 Certification Exams" (PDF).
REGISTRATION IS A TWO-PART PROCESS ~ PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!
1. 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.
2. You then need to complete and return to PWEA the PA DEP Test Selection Form within 10 work days - a link to this form will be included in your exam seat confirmation email. (IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM IN 10 DAYS YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THAT TESTING DATE)
The Test Selection Form advises the DEP of your facility class and which drinking water or wastewater tests you want to take, so they can be loaded onto a computer for you or packaged for your written exam. Please do not delete any content from the DEP Test Selection Form prior to submitting to PWEA. Your completed DEP Test Selection Form must include your hand-written signature. DO NOT TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR TEST SELECTION FORM WITH YOUR SMART PHONE; the images arrive blurry, are too dark, are crooked, or are too small when printed and the DEP will reject your form.
Completed DEP Test Selection Forms must be returned by email to breyanafulton@pwea.org OR faxed to 717-303-5219 within 10 days of your online registration and payment.
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.
- Examinees taking computer-based exams at the DEP Regional Offices, receive immediate test results at end of exam.
- Examinees taking paper-based tests will receive results via email only; allow 30 days to receive your test results before contacting the PA DEP.
2025 Exam Date:
Exam registration fees are:
$75 for PWEA Members
$125 for Non-Members
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.
Location: Various Locations in Pennsylvania
2025 PA DEP Operator Certification Exams2/1/2025 - 10/2/2025
The Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) is offering PA DEP Operator Certification Exams on different dates and locations in 2025. You may register for more than one exam date, but you should allow at least 30 days between paper-based exam dates so DEP has time to grade exams and send pass/fail notifications by email ONLY.
Please Follow The Instructions Below:
Questions about certification exams should be directed to: pwea@pwea.org or breyanafulton@pwea.org.
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.
Before registering, please download and review the DEP informational document titled "Important Information for Operators Taking 2023 Certification Exams" (PDF).
REGISTRATION IS A TWO-PART PROCESS ~ PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!
1. 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.
2. You then need to complete and return to PWEA the PA DEP Test Selection Form within 10 work days - a link to this form will be included in your exam seat confirmation email. (IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM IN 10 DAYS YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THAT TESTING DATE)
The Test Selection Form advises the DEP of your facility class and which drinking water or wastewater tests you want to take, so they can be loaded onto a computer for you or packaged for your written exam. Please do not delete any content from the DEP Test Selection Form prior to submitting to PWEA. Your completed DEP Test Selection Form must include your hand-written signature. DO NOT TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR TEST SELECTION FORM WITH YOUR SMART PHONE; the images arrive blurry, are too dark, are crooked, or are too small when printed and the DEP will reject your form.
Completed DEP Test Selection Forms must be returned by email to breyanafulton@pwea.org OR faxed to 717-303-5219 within 10 days of your online registration and payment.
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.
- Examinees taking computer-based exams at the DEP Regional Offices, receive immediate test results at end of exam. - Examinees taking paper-based tests will receive results via email only; allow 30 days to receive your test results before contacting the PA DEP. 2025 Exam Date:
- Written Exam May 6th
- Registration cutoff April 7th.
- Computer-Based June 3rd
- Registration cutoff May 1st.
- Written Exam June 25th
- Registration cutoff May 21st..
- Computer-Based August 12th
- Registration cutoff July 9th.
- Computer-Based August 21st
- Registration cutoff July 17th.
- Written Exam September 23rd
- Registration cutoff August 20th.
- Computer-Based Exam October 1st
- Registration cutoff August 28th
Exam registration fees are:
$75 for PWEA Members
$125 for Non-Members
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.
Location: Various Locations in Pennsylvania
2025 PWEA Reception at WEFTEC - Member Invitation
9/28/2025 - 9/28/2025
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Time: Beginning at 8:00pm
Place: Weathermark Tavern
1503 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
This year, PWEA will hold its Member Reception Weathermark Tavern. PWEA cordially invites its Members registered for WEFTEC 25 to attend this Appetizers, Deserts & Cocktails Reception. The reception will be a great way to network with other members of PWEA. We hope you will join fellow PWEA Members to kick off WEFTEC25!
Pre-registration is required to attend. PWEA must provide a count for food in advance of the reception. Members will be able to register only one guest, the guest being a spouse or life partner who is not involved in the water/wastewater industry. There will be a nominal fee of $25 charged for a guest registration.
If you plan to attend this Member Reception, register online by no later than NOON on Friday, September 12th. If you register and your plans change, we ask that you let us know so we have an opportunity to revise the food count. The guest registration fee is non-refundable if canceled after September 12th.
Questions? Email annmariewhalen@pwea.org or call (717) 642-9500
Location: Weathermark Tavern
1503 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
Registration ends on 9/12/2025
For PWEA Members Only - user login & password required
9/28/2025 - 9/28/2025
BY INVITATION ONLY
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND
PWEA Member Reception at WEFTEC
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND
PWEA Member Reception at WEFTEC
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Time: Beginning at 8:00pm
Place: Weathermark Tavern
1503 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
This year, PWEA will hold its Member Reception Weathermark Tavern. PWEA cordially invites its Members registered for WEFTEC 25 to attend this Appetizers, Deserts & Cocktails Reception. The reception will be a great way to network with other members of PWEA. We hope you will join fellow PWEA Members to kick off WEFTEC25!
Pre-registration is required to attend. PWEA must provide a count for food in advance of the reception. Members will be able to register only one guest, the guest being a spouse or life partner who is not involved in the water/wastewater industry. There will be a nominal fee of $25 charged for a guest registration.
If you plan to attend this Member Reception, register online by no later than NOON on Friday, September 12th. If you register and your plans change, we ask that you let us know so we have an opportunity to revise the food count. The guest registration fee is non-refundable if canceled after September 12th.
Questions? Email annmariewhalen@pwea.org or call (717) 642-9500
Location: Weathermark Tavern
1503 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
Registration ends on 9/12/2025
For PWEA Members Only - user login & password required
2025 PWEA Reception at WEFTEC Chicago - Sponsorship Opportunities
9/28/2025 - 9/28/2025
PWEA Announces the 20th Annual Member Reception at WEFTEC
The Pennsylvania Water Environment Association's (PWEA) 20th Annual Member-only Reception returns to the Weather Mark Tavern (1503 S Michigan Ave) on Sunday, September 28, 2025, beginning at 8:00pm, during WEFTEC25 in Chicago. PWEA Members attending WEFTEC will be invited to the reception.
Your company’s support of PWEA and this meet-and-greet, appetizers & cocktails Member-only Reception would be greatly appreciated. Four sponsorship levels are available to choose from:
Platinum and Gold level sponsors are invited to have two (2) non-member representatives attend the Member Reception at no cost. Silver and Bronze level sponsors will be able to have one (1) non-member company representative attend the Member Reception at no cost. All company representatives who are PWEA Members may also attend. PWEA Members and your company representative(s) must register in advance to attend and will receive a silicon wrist band in order to enter the reception area.
Company names for all PWEA sponsorships received by September 2nd will be included on the reception invitation sent to PWEA Members. All PWEA sponsors will be acknowledged in PWEA’s Keystone Water Quality Manager magazine. Additionally, company logos will be displayed with links to each company's website on PWEA's website.
We ask that you provide your color company logo in two different formats for use on the Reception sign and on the website; deadline for receipt of logos is September 2nd. Original vector files (.EPS or .AI) are preferred for the sign and a JPG file is needed for the website.
In order to have your company name published on the invitation, on the signage and in the KWQM, complete the PA Reception Sponsorship Form and return it by no later than Tuesday, September 2nd. (Additional sponsorships will be accepted after that date however, inclusion on promotions will be subject to printing deadlines.)
You can register online by clicking the "Register For This Event" button, or you can print the Sponsorship Form and email it to: annmariewhalen@pwea.org. If payment by check, you must email the completed form first and then mail the check within 10 business days to: PWEA, PO Box 696, Harrisburg, PA 17108. All credit card transactions will include a “technology fee.” A fee in the amount of 3.5% of each transaction will be added to cover the processing fees charged to PWEA for credit card processing.
Thank you so much for your consideration!
Location: Weathermark Tavern
1503 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
Registration ends on 9/2/2025
Sign up by August 26th to be included on the member invitation!
9/28/2025 - 9/28/2025
PWEA Announces the 20th Annual Member Reception at WEFTEC
The Pennsylvania Water Environment Association's (PWEA) 20th Annual Member-only Reception returns to the Weather Mark Tavern (1503 S Michigan Ave) on Sunday, September 28, 2025, beginning at 8:00pm, during WEFTEC25 in Chicago. PWEA Members attending WEFTEC will be invited to the reception.
Your company’s support of PWEA and this meet-and-greet, appetizers & cocktails Member-only Reception would be greatly appreciated. Four sponsorship levels are available to choose from:
Platinum Level @ $750 | Gold Level @ $650 | Silver Level @ $550 | Bronze Level @ $250
Platinum and Gold level sponsors are invited to have two (2) non-member representatives attend the Member Reception at no cost. Silver and Bronze level sponsors will be able to have one (1) non-member company representative attend the Member Reception at no cost. All company representatives who are PWEA Members may also attend. PWEA Members and your company representative(s) must register in advance to attend and will receive a silicon wrist band in order to enter the reception area.
Company names for all PWEA sponsorships received by September 2nd will be included on the reception invitation sent to PWEA Members. All PWEA sponsors will be acknowledged in PWEA’s Keystone Water Quality Manager magazine. Additionally, company logos will be displayed with links to each company's website on PWEA's website.
We ask that you provide your color company logo in two different formats for use on the Reception sign and on the website; deadline for receipt of logos is September 2nd. Original vector files (.EPS or .AI) are preferred for the sign and a JPG file is needed for the website.
In order to have your company name published on the invitation, on the signage and in the KWQM, complete the PA Reception Sponsorship Form and return it by no later than Tuesday, September 2nd. (Additional sponsorships will be accepted after that date however, inclusion on promotions will be subject to printing deadlines.)
You can register online by clicking the "Register For This Event" button, or you can print the Sponsorship Form and email it to: annmariewhalen@pwea.org. If payment by check, you must email the completed form first and then mail the check within 10 business days to: PWEA, PO Box 696, Harrisburg, PA 17108. All credit card transactions will include a “technology fee.” A fee in the amount of 3.5% of each transaction will be added to cover the processing fees charged to PWEA for credit card processing.
Thank you so much for your consideration!
Location: Weathermark Tavern
1503 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
Registration ends on 9/2/2025
Sign up by August 26th to be included on the member invitation!