Licensing Information

ATTENTION: The Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (formerly Idaho Bureau Of Occupational Licenses or IBOL) recently made changes to how they administer their drinking water and wastewater exams. To view these changes and schedule an exam, please visit the DOPL website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the laws and rules for state licensed operators?

Review the Idaho State Licensure Laws and Rules

What type of education and experience do I need to become a licensed operator?

The experience required varies from license to license. Contact Adrianna Hummer at ahummer@idahoruralwater.com or 208-392-3576, for specifics on what you will need. The license exam applications also show the experience requirements.

When are the Drinking Water and Wastewater Operator exams?

Click here for more information

Where can I get an exam application?

Click here for the exam application

What do I need to study to become a Drinking Water or Wastewater Operator?

Attend any and all training sessions relevant to the profession. Visit our Resource Library for practice exams and study material.

Here are a couple links to help you find drinking water and wastewater training material:

If you are not an AWWA member and would like to order books please call Adrianna at (208) 392-3576.