Preparing for your exam

The following table provides a list of appropriate study materials for each exam. The resources listed provide a broad overview to the subjects covered on each exam.

To order study materials, use the study manual order form

Find more information about how to order study materials at the Ontario Water and Wastewater Certification Office website.

Drinking Water - Water Treatment Exam Table

Drinking Water - Wastewater Treatment Exam Table

These documents are available to you at no cost.

  1. Water Treatment "Need-To-Know" Criteria
  2. Water Distribution "Need-To-Know" Criteria
  3. Wastewater Treatment "Need-To-Know" Criteria
  4. Wastewater Collection "Need-To-Know" Criteria
  5. Water Distribution and Supply "Need-To-Know" Criteria
  6. Limited Water Subsystem Exam "Need-To-Know" Criteria
  7. Water Quality Analyst Exam "Need-To-Know" Criteria

Note: The listed resources will not necessarily cover all subject areas on the exams nor are they intended to replace the appropriate training or experience an operator should receive. Rather, they are intended as a way for operators to review material prior to writing an exam.