Forms and Resources
Forms
- EPA 5121 - Operator of Record (ORC) Notification Form (Word)
- EPA 5117 - Request for Public Water System (PWS) Reclassification (Word)
- Minimum Staffing Reduction Form for Public Water Systems (Word)
- Minimum Staffing Reduction for WWTP
- Approval of Alternative Recordkeeping Form (Word)
- Reciprocity Application - For more information go to the Operators tab.
- Wastewater Plant Seasonal Operations
- Facility Specific Verification Form
Resources
- e-DMR - For questions or assistance please email or call 614.644.2001.
- e-DWR Basics - For questions or assistance please email or call 614.644.2752.
- Lab Certification - For questions or assistance please email or call 614.644.4245.
- Fee Schedule - Details about fees related to public water systems, including operator certification fees.
- Enforcement
- Ohio EPA Rules - You can find the Operator Certification Rules (OAC 3745-7) under the Effective Rules tab.
- Contingency Planning, Emergency Preparedness and Security
- Information is available to assist operators in reviewing and optimizing treatment for protection against waterborne diseases.
- Ohio EPA Professional Operator Certification Training (Updated April 15, 2025) - Review prior to submitting the Ohio EPA exam, third-party exam certification, reciprocity and renewal applications and Operator-in-Training forms.
- Minimum Staffing Requirement exemptions on Federal Holidays