Small Water System Requirements

These systems need an operator with an "S" certification which can be obtained by attending our free training. No fees are associated with the "S" certification. The only requirement is to take a free Small Water System Training Course once every 3 years and submit a new Small Water System Operator (SWSO) Application (pdf) with proof of training attendance. No other courses are required or will substitute for this requirement. An operator who is certified at Levels 1-4 can be the operator in charge of an "S" system. The system still needs to complete a new SWSO Application form every 3 years and inform DWP of any change in operator.

Small Water System Training Course is Available Online

The small water system training course is developed specifically for small water system operators (SWSO), or "S" systems. To take this course online, you must first review instructions on how to complete the course and how to print your course certificate and the SWSO application.

• Note: You will need a printer to print the certificate and the SWSO application.
• Certified operators may take this course to obtain CEUs. Click here to access basic instructions and link to the SWSO training course.

Small Water System "S" Certification Resources

• Contract Template for Water Systems: Draft version (i.e., subject to change) is now available for use. To download MS Word doc format, click here, and download Adobe pdf format by clicking here.
• Small Water System FAQs
• Small Water System Operator Application (pdf)
• Small Water System Training Course Schedule
• Rules for Small Water System Certification (pdf)
• Basics For Small Water Systems In Oregon Manual - 2009 (pdf)