Surface Water Quality Bureau
Utility Operators Certification Program
Water Systems Operator Certification Study Manual

The NEW MEXICO WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION STUDY MANUAL should be used as a tool to assist Water Systems operators in New Mexico in preparation for taking the New Mexico Distribution Systems Operator, Small Water Systems Operator, and Water Systems Operator certification exams. In New Mexico Water Certification is divided into the following areas:

	Four classes of Water System Operator certification
	Three classes of Distribution Systems Operator certification
	Two classes of Small Water Systems Operator certification

    
This manual is divided into fourteen basic chapters. In the future a chapter fifteen will be added containing information on emerging advanced water treatment technologies. The manual also contains a useful appendix, US EPA's manual “Response Protocol Toolbox: Planning for and Responding to Drinking Water Contamination Threats and Incidents”. Each chapter in the study manual has basic and advanced study questions and sample test questions that are intended help the individual determine the type of information that is covered in an exam. Basic questions will generally cover information in the Small Water Systems exams and the Class 1 and 2 for Water Systems and Distribution Systems exams. Advanced questions will cover information in the Water Systems Class 3 and 4 and Distribution Systems Class 3 exams.

PDF DOWNLOADS Chapter Document Title File Size   Complete Study Manual (with US EPA appendix) 7.6 MB   Study Manual (without US EPA appendix) 7.0 MB   Introduction 187 kb   1. Water System Overview 64 kb   2. The Safe Drinking Water Act 132 kb   3. Introduction to Drinking Water 152 kb   4. Water Sampling 76 kb   5. Disinfection 234 kb   6. Fluoridation 74 kb   7. Distribution 594 kb   8. Water Storage 178 kb   9. Pumps and Motors 877 kb 10. Mechanical Systems 1.1 MB 11. Groundwater and Wells 2.2 MB 12. Surface Water 1.7 MB 13. Safety 80 kb 14. Mathematics for Water Operators 78 kb   Appendix A:  USEPA Response Protocol Toolbook - Module 1, Water Utility Planning Guide 613 kb

UOCP Essentials... UOCP Home Page 2012 Test Schedule Application Form Operator Certification Examination Review SOP Operator Database Access Reciprocity Wastewater Laboratory Certification Study Guide Wastewater Systems Operator Certification Study Manual Water Sampling Certification Study Guide Water Systems Operator Certification Study Manual Employers' Compliance Survey... Introductory Letter and Survey Instructions Employers' Survey Related Resources... Funding Opportunities Job Opportunities in New Mexico New Mexico Discharge Permits New Mexico Water Systems NPDES Permits in New Mexico Training Credits, Renewal Forms, & Service Providers... GENERAL NOTICE on New Replacement Operator ID Card & Certificates Fees Replacement Request Form Renewal Credits Memorandum Awarding Training Credits - List Outline to Submit Training Credits Training Credits Submittal Form Training Providers

UOCP SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: 2012 EXAM SCHEDULE Water Sampling/WW Laboratory Certifications Clarification Memo. The Utility Operators Certification Program is now accepting electronic submittals for training credits.  Please note that this form will be required by all training providers to submit operator training credits in the future. Certified New Mexico Utility Operators can now check their current status for training, certification and renewal records through our online database.  The Lookup Feature allows individual operators to review their past and current certification information as well as training credits earned toward their next renewal. Exam session applications can be reviewed online now as well! NOTICE:  Additional fees are now assessed for replacement Operator ID cards and training certificates.  Fill out and send us back the online form to replace your missing items today.

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