Preparation and targeted trainings are critical for successfully passing operator certification exams. Check out the study materials and training opportunities below.

Download an Exam Application here.

Go to the Certification Exams & Renewals page for more details on exam levels, fees, locations, etc.

Training Opportunities

There are a wide variety of opportunities for utility operators and board members to receive useful and relevant trainings. Many of these are free and offer required training credit hours for operators.

Training Resources:

Access scheduled Drinking Water Bureau or partner sponsored free trainings and workshops for public water and wastewater utilities. In addition to all types of trainings, the NMED Events Calendar lists all NMED related public events, public meetings, public comment periods, and more.

FREE and fee-based training resources list (updated 01/18/2024)

FREE trainings can also be found on the Environment Department Events Calendar 

  • Find all DWB trainings by typing “training” into the calendar search bar, click "enter".
  • Find a training by a specific provider by typing their name or abbreviation into the calendar search bar.
  • Includes: Utility Operator Certification Board meetings, public stakeholder meetings and comment periods.

NOTE: Operators are responsible to report training credits earned following the completion of each online or in-person training. Email Certificate of Completion to UOCP.Certification@state.nm.us

Exam Study Guides and Prep Materials

Contact Us

Drinking Water Bureau

drinking.water@env.nm.gov
Ph: 505-476-8620
877-654-8720

Utility Operator Certification:
505-467-9333
UOCP.certification@env.nm.gov

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