The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) promulgated
new and revised rules on September 27, 2007 which will affect many
licensing programs.
Please review the URL below to become acquainted with the newly
adopted Chapter 30 rules for
Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 30, Subchapter H: Water
Treatment Specialists, Rules 30.261 - 30.279.
In accordance with state law,
Texas Water Code Chapter 37, and
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1904.052
, any individual who installs
and services fixed or portable equipment in public or private
systems in the State of Texas for the analysis and treatment of
potable water to alter or purify the water or to add or remove a
mineral, chemical, or bacterial content must be a Licensed Water
Treatment Specialist.
| Water Treatment Specialist
License Information |
| Water Treatment
Specialist License Type & Level |
Validity
Period |
Application
Fee |
Education for
Renewal |
Experience
Required |
Training
Credit |
Exam
Required |
Continuing Education for
Renewal |
| Class I Water Treatment
Specialist |
3 Years |
$105.00
$111 Efective 01/01/2008 |
None |
None |
None |
Yes |
12 Hours |
| Class II Water Treatment
Specialist |
3 Years |
$105.00
$111 Efective 01/01/2008 |
Less than High School
Diploma
High School diploma or GED
1 Year of College |
3 Years
2 Years
1 Year |
Basic Water Conditioning
Course |
Yes |
12 Hours |
| Class III Water Treatment
Specialist |
3 Years |
$105.00
$111 Efective 01/01/2008 |
High School Diploma or
GED
2 years of College
Bachelor's Degree* |
1 to 3 years depending upon the
amount and type or education or training completed |
Basic Water Conditioning Course
and the Advanced Water Conditioning Course |
Yes |
12 Hours |
| *Only college degrees
in an engineering discipline eligible for registration as a
professional engineer in Texas. Degrees with a major in chemistry,
biology, bacteriology, or an approved similar discipline are
acceptable on a case by case basis. |
The Water Treatment Specialist licensing program is located on
the 2nd floor in Building A of the TCEQ complex, 12100 Park 35
Circle, Austin, Texas 78753.
Examinations are offered the second Monday of each month in
Austin and once per month in all TCEQ Regional Offices.
How do I renew my license?
You will be mailed a renewal notification to the last known
address on file at least 60 days before your license expires. This
notification will give you instructions for renewing your license
using the Texas
Online license renewal process. You must also complete the
required continuing education credit hours or pass the required
examination. Continuing education credits applied toward renewal
may also be applied toward obtaining higher grades of
licensing.
If you are unable to renew on-line, please contact our office
immediately to receive a printed renewal application. You can
contact the TCEQ Licensing Section at licenses@tceq.state.tx.us
or phone Barbara Luther at (512) 239-3615. Please be sure
to include your full name and license number with your request.
Remember it is your responsibility to timely submit a renewal
application.
The Water Treatment Specialist program can provide you with:
license applications, instructions, and general information;
training, licensing, and renewal records; examination schedules;
training course and provider lists; licensing verification letters;
and Licensed Water Treatment Specialists Lists.
Remember to notify us of any address change to ensure your
timely receipt of renewal notices, training records, and
licenses.
For more information regarding licensing, please contact the
Water Treatment Specialist licensing program at 512/239-6133.
