Georgia Public Water Supply System Operator Class II License

The Public Water Supply System Operator Class II License allows you to do the following work:

  • Laboratory test in conjunction with the operation of a public water system
    • Pipes
    • Structures
    • Facilities through which water is obtained and treated
  • Operate systems of:
    • Pumps
    • Pipes
    • Valves
    • Apparatus used to distribute water to the public

How to Get the Public Water Supply System Operator Class II License in Georgia?

  1. Meet one of the following combinations of education and experience requirements:
    • Option 1:
      • High School Diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma
      • 36 months of work experience
    • Option 2:
      • Accredited Associate Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or, at the Board's discretion, other degrees containing sufficient courses in biology or chemistry
      • 30 months of work experience
    • Option 3:
      • Accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or, at the Board's discretion, other degrees containing sufficient courses in biology or chemistry
      • 24 months of work experience
  2. Take 48 hours of advanced water operator courses
  3. Hold a Public Water Supply System Operator Class III or Class IIIG License as a prerequisite
  4. Send a completed and notarized Application Form with the corresponding fee
  5. Attach the following documents to the application form:
    • High School/GED /College Transcript
    • Prerequisite Certification
    • Experience Dates
    • Job Description
    • Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
      • Court Documents
      • Letter of Explanation
    • Secure & Verifiable Documents
    • Affidavit of Citizenship
    • Immigration Documents (If applicable)
    • Background Check (If applicable, it can be obtained at the local law enforcement office)
    • Background Consent Form (If applicable)
  6. Send the application along with the required documents to the Board at:
    Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts
    237 Coliseum Dr.,
    Macon, GA 31217
  7. Take and pass the trade examination administered by AMP/PSI©
  8. Await for the Georgia Board of Examiners for Certification of Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts response after the License approval

Georgia Public Water Supply System Operator Class II License Exam Prep Course

Georgia Public Water Supply System Operator Class II License Exam

Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference list.

Georgia Public Water Supply System Operator Class II Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 100
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Treatment Process (31)
      • Calculate and/or record:
        • Plant residuals
        • Backwash water
        • Daily flow rates
        • Chemical levels and previous days usage
        • Filter performance data
        • Online analyzers data
      • Calculate chemical dosages
      • Interact with HMI and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
      • Determine correct disinfectant dosage and contact time to maintain desired level of residual in system
      • Control treatment plant processes, chemical dosages, and equipment used to treat water
      • Determine and adjust plant flows to meet system demands
      • Troubleshoot malfunctions and problems in plant process and equipment
      • Identify trends and abnormal operation in plant processes by interpreting data from gauges, meters, charts, and graphs
      • Interpret facility and process control water meters
      • Maintain records of operation of treatment facilities:
        • Daily testing logs
        • Daily equipment logs
        • Daily intake and production
        • Daily maintenance management reports and notes
        • Microbiological sampling and testing
      • Make appropriate changes in plant processes to optimize performance and efficiency
      • Mix batches of chemical solutions
      • Add chemicals to hoppers and feed equipment
      • Monitor filter performance and backwash filters
      • Monitor the transmission and distribution system
      • Monitor, evaluate, and adjust:
        • Pre-treatment
        • Coagulation and flocculation (e.g., flocculation tanks, rapid mix units)
        • Filtration (e.g., biofiltration, diatomaceous earth filters, direct and conventional filtration, membranes, microscreens, slow sand, greensand, pressure, upflow, rapid sand, cartridge)
        • Iron/manganese treatment
        • Ion exchange
        • Chemical feed pumps
        • Online instrumentation
      • Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of water at the treatment facility
      • Perform calculations related to process monitoring
      • Ensure the proper handling, storage and use of chemicals:
        • Acids
        • Bases
        • Oxidants
        • Chemical disinfectants
        • Corrosion control chemicals
    • Laboratory Analysis (14)
      • Calibrate and repair laboratory instrumentation to ensure proper operation
      • Collect water samples
      • Perform sample preservation and documentation for laboratory samples
      • Perform lab tests, record results, and interpret data
      • Use equipment to evaluate water quality
      • Perform analyses:
        • Color
        • Turbidity
        • Free Cl2 residual
        • Total Cl2 residual
        • pH
        • Hardness
        • Aluminum
        • Alkalinity
        • Iron
        • Temperature
    • Equipment Operation & Maintenance (24)
      • Adjust pumps to meet demand
      • Perform facility start up and shut down per SOP
      • Calibrate in-line instrumentation (e.g., pH, turbidimeters, Cl analyzer)
      • Complete equipment maintenance and repair records, including work orders
      • Ensure the operation and maintenance of equipment at the water treatment facility:
        • Chlorine disinfection system
        • Filter systems (e.g., biofiltration, diatomaceous earth filters, direct and conventional filtration, membranes, microscreens, slow sand, greensand, pressure, upflow, rapid sand, cartridge)
        • Treated water storage tanks
        • Clearwell
        • Programmable Logic Control (PLC) System
        • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
        • Raw and treated water pumping systems
        • Water intake equipment
        • Pumps
        • Chemical feed equipment
        • Chemical mixing equipment (e.g., rapid mix, flocculators, static mixers)
        • Water quality analyzers
        • Valves
        • Injectors
      • Inspect, exercise, and maintain valves
      • Maintain facility and process control water meters
      • Install and maintain facility piping (e.g., air, water, chemical)
      • Lubricate pumps, motors, chains, conveyors, and other machinery and equipment
      • Operate and maintain pumps, drivers, and auxiliary equipment
      • Operate and maintain onsite backup power generator
      • Perform calibration of chemical feeders
      • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to the auxiliary water treatment plant equipment:
        • Electric motors
        • Gas and electric powered pumps
        • Air compressors
        • Emergency systems
        • Power generation systems
        • Pressure and flow regulators
        • Online analyzers
        • Filters (e.g., air, oil)
        • Chemical feed systems
      • Perform routine maintenance of grounds, machinery, structures, equipment, and piping systems (e.g., cleaning, painting)
      • Perform inspections on clear well covers, hatches, access covers, vents, and overflows
      • Backwash filters
    • Source Water Characteristics (11)
      • Evaluate the following source water characteristics:
        • Biological (bacterial, protozoa, viruses)
        • Chemical
        • Potential sources of source water contamination
        • Physical
      • Measure static water level and pumping levels of wells
      • Measure and monitor raw water source
      • Perform inspections of ground water well sites and report any issues that may affect water quality (e.g., contamination, flooding, well head protection)
      • Determine if wells are under the direct influence of surface water (GWI)
      • Educate community on source water protection and conservation
    • Security, Safety, Compliance, & Administrative Procedures (20)
      • Accept chemical shipments
      • Advise on need to order chemicals, repair parts, and tools
      • Advise system staff and/or contractors of potential problems and alarms
      • Inspect plant safety equipment (e. g., fire extinguishers, AED, smoke and gas detectors)
      • Comply with safety requirements of the facility and actively promote safe work practices
      • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures
      • Determine materials, labor, and cost needed for operation, maintenance, and repairs
      • Procure materials, labor, and cost needed for operation, maintenance, and repairs
      • Investigate consumer complaints regarding water quality and take remedial action
      • Take delivery of chemicals by unloading by hand or with equipment such as fork lifts and cranes (e.g., chlorine cylinders, bulk liquids, dry bagged chemicals)
      • Inspect chemical containers and security tags before taking delivery (e.g., review SDSs)
      • Comply with lock-out tag-out procedures
      • Determine if water quality violations have occurred
      • Ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards
      • Manage safety and environmental issues in compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies (e.g.,Hazardous Waste Disposal, Air Quality Standards)
      • Monitor and control residual effluents to comply with regulatory permit limits
      • Monitor the use of energy and chemicals
      • Complete monthly reports
      • Track and maintain inventory (e.g., equipment, chemical, general supplies)
      • Evaluate operating records and trends
      • Maintain facility operation records
      • Conduct confined space entries according to appropriate regulatory guidelines
      • Notify the public when reportable maximum contaminant levels are exceeded
      • Perform facility and perimeter security checks
      • Use, handle, and dispose of chemicals according to safety standards
      • Perform safety procedures (e.g., calibration of atmospheric testing devices, chemical hazards and chemical spill response, pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment)
      • Perform supervisory duties:
        • Determining and assigning work schedules and tasks
        • Enforcing policies and safety procedures
      • Plan water treatment operations:
        • Production
        • Treatment and storage
      • Review and update facility emergency response plans
      • Respond to emergencies (e.g., facility upset, major spill response, natural disasters, system contamination)
  • WPI Public Water Supply System Operator Class II Official Content Outline

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