Reciprocity (WW)

• Wastewater operators certified in states other than NC may be granted reciprocal certification in NC.
• Invalid NC operators can not apply for certification via reciprocity.  They need to reinstate their certification by renewal - please read 15A NCAC 08G .0701(b).
• Operators previously certified in NC (but now invalid) can not apply for certification via reciprocity.  

Applicants that meet the following requirements may receive a reciprocal certification in an appropriate grade without examination:

1. the applicant must be properly registered with the " the Associated Boards of Certification of the Water Professionals International”  https://www.gowpi.org/ (ABC Testing) and
2. the applicant must meet all requirements of NC Rules: 15A NCAC 08G in accordance with NC General Statute § 90A-25 and NC General Statue § 90A-40.

Applicants that do not meet both of the above requirements may be allowed to take a NC WPCSOCC-administered exam of the appropriate type and grade, with reciprocal certification granted upon a passing score. 

To apply for reciprocal certification, please submit the NC Wastewater Operator Reciprocity Application with the required fee and documentation.  

A member of our staff will review the application and contact you. 

Once staff completes the application process, it will be placed on the agenda for the next quarterly meeting of the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC).

Applications must be received at least once month in advance of the upcoming WPCSOCC meeting to be put on the next meeting agenda.

References:

NC General Statute § 90A-25

NC General Statue § 90A-40 

NC SL 2022-6, Section 20.1

NC Rules: 15A NCAC 08G