This upcoming course will feature the full-week wastewater shortcourse, individual CEU wastewater sessions and exams. View the information below to learn more.
Wastewater Shortcourse / CEUs
The agenda will be released soon for the full wastewater shortcourse and individual wastewater CEU offerings. Up to 32 MDEQ sponsored hours will be awarded (8 hours per day).
Wastewater classes will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. from Monday, February 27, 2023 - Thursday, March 2, 2023. All testing will take place on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 8 a.m. - noon.
Attendance for the wastewater shortcourse is $300 for members and $450 for non-members. This includes the exam only. Participants must bring their own materials. A link has been placed below for each of the study materials. Non-Member fee includes a 3 year membership to MWPCOA.
Study materials:
Pollution Control Operator Certification Exam Study Guide
Wastewater Treatment Facilities Operations and Training Manual
We strongly encourage all participants to print and study the provided materials and bring them with you to the shortcourse.
Exams Offered
Wastewater Class I, II, III, and IV and Collection Systems I and Collection Systems II exams will be given on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 8 a.m. - Noon.
Note: If you intend to take a Class IV exam, you must have proof that you have passed a Class Il exam. If you intend to take the test only, the fee will be $45 and you are required to have completed at least one wastewater shortcourse.
* Please bring a calculator and you must have a valid ID to take an exam.
How to Register
Register Online:
Click on the Register button at the left of your screen under General Registration. You will then go through the registration process where you will select which courses / exams you wish to take.
Register by Mail:
Download the PDF below and follow the instructions on the document.
Registration Form
Please contact Kim Smith at mwpcoa@yahoo.com for any questions regarding your registration.
Hotel Information
Hampton Inn - Richland, MS
891 U.S. 49 South, Richland, MS 39218 | (601) - 398 - 2116
Hampton Inn - Pearl, MS
1234 Phillips Street, Pearl, MS 39208 | (601) - 932 - 7676
Hilton Garden Inn - Pearl, MS
438 Riverwind, Pearl, MS 39208 | (601) - 933- 1174
Holiday Inn Express - Pearl, MS
100 Riverwind East, Pearl, MS 39208 | (601) - 936 - 7005
