ADEQ TESTING - PHOENIX - NOVEMBER 10, 2026 - @ 1:30 PM

Information you need to know for the exam: The WPI homepage houses exam resources such as reference materials, formula sheets, and the Need-to-Know Criteria documents , which cover the core competencies needed to pass the exams. What to bring to the exam: A valid and current Photo ID must be presented before the test. ADEQ allows the use of non-programmable calculators and formula/conversion sheets. Formula/conversion sheets will be supplied at the testing site. Exam Security Policies: To uphold the integrity of the exam, we require all examinees to follow policies and procedures to keep the questions secure. Ensure the exam given to you is the same exam you registered for. Exam materials must stay in the testing room. If you have questions or concerns about a particular question, follow procedure and flag the question during the exam. Question banking is prohibited . Our contractors are required to report cases of cheating to ADEQ and WPI. Depending on the incident, you will be prohibited from certifying with ADEQ and your existing certifications may be revoked. Revocation is permanent. Examinees can report cases of cheating by contacting the Operator Certification Program or submitting a ticket to our Feedback Tracker. More information about becoming certified: If you are an existing operator, you must wait one year (365 days) before testing for the next Grade up. Check the effective date of your certification to verify when you can test and upgrade. The following "How to Become Certified" document cover topics listed on the ABC Need-to-Know Criteria. Providing this list of references does not constitute an endorsement. The references on the list are not the only training materials available. Although you may use these resources in preparation for certification examinations, this list does not imply that any one of these references includes all information contained on an operator certification exam. How to Become Certified | click here Operator Certification Grade Requirements | click here ADEQ Program Coordinator Phone: 602 - 771 - 0100 How to apply to take an earlier Exam | click here FAQs about the Operator Certification Portal | click here Effective April 1, 2026, all requests to reschedule an exam or change an exam type must be submitted at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled exam date. Once the sale date for an event has ended, no changes of any kind can be made to your order. This includes rescheduling or changing the exam type. If a request is submitted after the sale date has closed, a new ticket must be purchased. All operators will receive reminder notices regarding this policy update. There are no exceptions to this policy. ADEQ EXAM PURCHASE POLICY Operators are solely responsible for ensuring they select and purchase the correct exam. Before completing your purchase, carefully review the exam acronyms and corresponding exam types listed below. You must verify that you are selecting the correct exam and grade level before submitting your purchase. Exam Type Reference Collections CG1 = Collections Grade 1 CG2 = Collections Grade 2 CG3 = Collections Grade 3 CG4 = Collections Grade 4 Water Treatment WG1 = Water Treatment Grade 1 WG2 = Water Treatment Grade 2 WG3 = Water Treatment Grade 3 WG4 = Water Treatment Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment WWTG1 = Wastewater Treatment Grade 1 WWTG2 = Wastewater Treatment Grade 2 WWTG3 = Wastewater Treatment Grade 3 WWTG4 = Wastewater Treatment Grade 4 Distribution DG1 = Distribution Grade 1 DG2 = Distribution Grade 2 DG3 = Distribution Grade 3 DG4 = Distribution Grade 4 IMPORTANT — VERIFY YOUR INFORMATION The information you provide during registration will be used to generate your ADEQ exam ticket. You are responsible for ensuring that all information entered during the purchase process is accurate , including: Your full name Email address Exam type Exam grade level Review your information carefully before submitting your purchase. Changes to the exam type or registration information will NOT be permitted on the day of the exam. Testing staff cannot change an incorrect exam selection or correct inaccurate registration information at the time of testing. If you select the incorrect exam, you are responsible for contacting the appropriate testing center before your scheduled exam date to determine whether a correction can be made. Do not wait until the day of your exam to request a change.