Certification & Training

Mission

The Certification and Training (C&T) Program oversees the certification of public water system operators, wastewater treatment works operators, backflow prevention assembly inspectors/testers, water well drillers and pump installers in West Virginia. 

The WV certification requirements for these professionals are based on public health protection. Please direct any C&T questions to the contacts below.

National Drinking water standards can be found on the EPA's Ground Water and Drinking Water homepage.

Contact

Patrick Marchio

Bureau For Public Health
Office of Environmental Health Services
Environmental Engineering Division
Certification & Training 
350 Capitol Street, Room 313
Charleston, WV 25301-3713
Phone: 304-352-5024
Email: patrick.l.marchio@wv.gov

Certification & Training Program Contacts:

Wastewater: Nathan.A.Sites@wv.gov

Drinking Water: alexander.r.grimmett@wv.gov

Well Driller/Pump Installer: Patrick.L.Marchio@wv.gov

Continuing Education Hours: Patrick.L.Marchio@wv.gov

Exams: brandi.d.cook@wv.gov

 

The Certification and Training (C&T) Program is based on administration of the following legislative rules as part of the state drinking water program:

Certification is the minimum standard for professionals working directly with drinking water resources. Please use the West Virginia Secretary of State (WVSOS) website as the official source of the state regulations governing these professions at: Apps.sos.wv.gov

 

Notice of 2023 WV Legislative Code of State Rules changes affecting Public Water and Wastewater operators. To review the changes please visit the WV Secretary of States website by selecting the links below:

To find schedules of upcoming training courses, we recommend you check directly with:

WV Rural Community Assistance Program wvcap.org/rcap/ 304-347-2277

WV Rural Water Association www.wvrwa.org 1-800-339-4513

WV Environmental Training Center www.resa5.k12.wv.us 304-372-7878

Sacramento State Office of Water Programs www.owp.csus.edu 916-278-6142

WV Section - American Water Works Association wvawwa.org

Environmental Finance Center Network www.efcnetwork.org/upcoming-events/

WV Water Well Driller Association 304-636-6025

Please also ensure C&T has your current mailing address and contact information so you do not miss out on any important certification correspondence

Please direct monitoring well driller certification questions to the WV Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at 304-926-0440.

2023 Exam Schedule

 

Certified Water Well Drillers and Pump Installer

Find Certified Water Well Drillers and Pump Installer in the State of West Virginia with current certification and up to date liability insurance and  contractor bond.

 

Certification Exam, Renewal, & Reactivation Payments

Before submitting payment first submit renewal or initial certification paperwork to Nathan.A.Sites@wv.gov or Patrick.L.Marchio@wv.gov for a review. Once a review has been completed and renewal or initial certification is approved an email confirmation will be sent out with instructions to submit payment. Payments made without first submitting paperwork will be refunded and certifications will not be renewed or issued until paperwork is submitted.

Payment Options:

Online Credit Card Payment through West Virginia State Treasurer Office

By mail

Please mail the correct form with correct fee via check or money order made payable to WV BPH to:

Bureau For Public Health
Office of Environmental Health Services
Environmental Engineering Division
Certification & Training 
350 Capitol Street, Room 313
Charleston, WV 25301-3713