VT Operators Only
Course Code: DOV326AC
Date: January 15, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Location: South Burlington, VT
6 TCHs
FREE For VT Operators Only
Vermont Legacy Distribution Operator Certification — One-Day Training
Are you a Vermont Drinking Water Treatment Operator working at a system that will require a certified Distribution operator by July 1, 2029? The State of Vermont is offering a limited time opportunity for qualified treatment operators to obtain their Distribution Certification without taking the distribution class exam.
Through a state-provided, one day training course, eligible participants may earn a “Legacy Distribution” certification based on their prior experience and successful completion of the course. Sessions will be held at locations across the state throughout the coming year to ensure accessibility for operators in all regions.
What You'll Learn
This training session goes far beyond the basics. It is designed to equip operators with the practical knowledge and technical skills necessary to maintain and manage water distribution systems. Topics include:
• Pressure zones, hydraulic grade lines, and system growth
• Uni-directional flushing and scouring velocities
• Fire flow testing and emergency response
• Backflow prevention and legal requirements
• Valve and pump station maintenance
• Water quality monitoring and leak detection
• Regulatory procedures, including boil notices and public reporting
Who Should Attend?
This training is available to operators who have passed a Vermont treatment exam (Levels 2, 3, or 4) AND can document 1.5 years of experience working at a water system that meets the “Distribution” definition. Please Note: Legacy Distribution Certifications are non-transferable. If you begin working at a different water system after receiving this certification, you will need to take and pass the distribution class exam to be licensed at the new system. For details on eligibility and licensing requirements, visit the VT DEC website:
https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification
ADA:
If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in one of NEWWA's courses, please contact NEWWA at 508-893-7979 before the start of the course so proper arrangements can be made.