Distribution System Exams

Enforcement Actions

The DEQ undertakes enforcement actions to preserve safe environmental conditions throughout Wyoming. 

This page contains information on the enforcement actions that the Water Quality Division may undertake, as well as a record of enforcement actions that have been undertaken by WQD.

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Electronic Documents Submittal

Electronic document submittal is available for WQD permit applications, reports, and other communications.
Visit:  WDEQ Water Quality Division Downloads

You do NOT need to follow up the electronic submission with a hard copy submission unless you are specifically contacted by a WQD staff person with a request to do so.

Need to report a spill or complaint? Please visit https://deqspills.wyo.gov/home

Submitting a public comment? WQD is unable to accept public notice comments through this system. Refer to the public notice document for instructions on how to submit comments or visit https://wq.wyomingdeq.commentinput.com/comment/search.

NOTICE: All applications for water distribution systems and/or sewage collection systems that are within the Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities (BOPU) district shall be submitted to the BOPU for approval. Contact Frank Strong or Bryce Dorr at (307) 637-6460, ENGreview@cheyennebopu.org, or http://cheyennebopu.org for additional information.

Recent General Permit Authorizations

The DEQ Water Quality Division accepts comments on all permits authorized under a general permit for a period of 30 days, as provided for in W.S. 35-11-801(d).

Interested persons may mail or fax comments to the main Cheyenne office. The ‘Date’ column in the table below indicates the date the authorization was posted to the website. Comments must be received before 5:00 pm on the 30th day after the authorization was posted to the website. For example, comments for an authorization posted on 10/1/18 must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 10/31/18. DEQ does not accept emailed comments.

You may sort the table by posting date or search for the type of general permit, the county where the permit was issued, the permit number, or the name of the person or company to whom the permit was issued.

If you wish to review the general permit documents, please go to the web page for each permitting program:

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Proposed Rules and Regulations

Water Quality Rules Chapter 12

The Wyoming Environmental Quality Council will consider proposed revisions to the
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Rules Chapter 12, Design and Construction Standards for Public Water Supplies, Docket 22-3103, at a hearing to be held on November 15, 2022 in the Capitol Extension Public Meeting Room 5, Herschler Building, 122 W. 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY, 82002, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST). The revisions include new requirements for public water supplies that propose well acidization, updates to water treatment technologies, and the incorporation by reference of the Recommended Standards for Water Works, 2018 Edition. More information is available at: https://eqc.wyo.gov/Public/Pleadings.aspx?DocketId=4336

Water Quality Rules Chapter 3

The Department of Environmental Quality has revised Water Quality Rules, Chapter 3, Regulations for Permit to Construct, Install or Modify Public Water Supplies,
Wastewater Facilities, Disposal Systems, Biosolids Management Facilities, Treated
Wastewater Reuse Systems and Other Facilities Capable of Causing or Contributing to Pollution.

The Environmental Quality Council adopted the revised rules at a public hearing located at the Capitol Extension Public Meeting Room 5, Herschler Building, 122 W. 25th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming on June 14, 2022. The final rule was filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State on August 19, 2022.

Electronic copies of the rule are available from the Secretary of State at rules.wyo.gov , under “Current Rules,” “Environmental Quality, Dept of (020),” “Water Quality,” “Chapter 3.”

Water Quality Rules Chapter 29

The Department of Environmental Quality has created a new rule: Water Quality Rules Chapter 29, Geologic Sequestration Special Revenue Account Requirements.

The Environmental Quality Council adopted the new rule at a public hearing located at the Capitol Extension Public Meeting Room 5, Herschler Building, 122 W. 25th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming on June 14, 2022. The final rule was filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State on August 19, 2022.

Electronic copies of the rule are available from the Secretary of State at rules.wyo.gov, under “Current Rules,” “Environmental Quality, Dept of (020),” “Water Quality,” “Chapter 29.”

Rules and Regulations

All official Wyoming State Rules and Regulations are kept at the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office. Click here to view all current Rules and Regulations.

Distribution System Exams

Distribution System:  usually a larger town or city, like Cheyenne, Casper, or Rock Springs, where operators specialize in working in the distribution system.  You may also work in a distribution system that obtains its water from another public water system, which is called a “consecutive” distribution system.  You never work at a treatment plant.  You are responsible for the distribution system, including installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, valves, booster stations and pumps.  You may also operate and maintain disinfection equipment.  Distribution Systems come in Levels 1 and 2.  Begin with the Level 1 Distribution System exam.  Doesn’t sound like the right exam?

Contact

Please contact Kim Parker at kim.parker@wyo.gov or 307-777-6128 if you have questions about the Operator Certification Program.

Schedule an Exam

WY Exam Locations:  Casper, Casper College, Cheyenne, Green River, Billings, MT, Rapid City, SD, Scottsbluff, NE, Aurora, CO, and Salt Lake City, UT, or any PSI/AMP Assessment Center nationwide.

Exam Availability:  By appointment only, Monday through Friday, at either 9:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

What kind of calculator can I use?  The AMP Calculator Guidelines will help you find out if your calculator is allowed. Take a copy of this document with you to the exam!

Online Scheduling:  Schedule an exam at any time by going to https://schedule.psiexams.com/ and following these easy steps:

  1. Click on the "Begin Scheduling" link at the left side of the page.
  2. Select the “Water and Wastewater Category”, then “Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality”, then your exam.
  3. Take the correct exam!  If you are unsure, go to Which Exam Do I Need?
  4. Select “Register For This Exam.”
  5. Log in.  If you have not created a Login yet, create one now.  You may have to select your exam again after creating your login (Steps 2-4).
  6. Use your 5-digit WY Operator ID number. If you do not have one, or are unsure about which number to use, contact the Operator Certification office at opcert@wyo.gov or 307-777-6128.
  7. Please have your credit card ready to pay the exam fee.

PSI/AMP Customer Service Line: 1-833-256-1420 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Central Time) Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

When you pass the exam:  Log on to your Operator Certification account and verify that you meet the operational experience, training, and High School Equivalency (HSE) requirements listed in the Wyoming certification requirements document.

If you don’t pass the exam:  You may retake the exam as often as you wish, but you must wait 30 days between each attempt.

Level 1 Distribution Systems

Distribution System:  usually a larger town or city, like Cheyenne, Casper, or Rock Springs, where operators specialize in working in the distribution system.  You may also work in a distribution system that obtains its water from another public water system, which is called a "consecutive" distribution system.  You never work at a treatment plant.  You are responsible for the distribution system, including installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, valves, booster stations and pumps.  You may also operate and maintain disinfection equipment.  Distribution Systems come in Levels 1 and 2.  Begin with the Level 1 Distribution System exam.  Doesn't sound like the right exam?

ABC Formula and Conversion Sheets:  Water and Distribution

ABC Need to Know Criteria:  Level 1 Distribution Systems

Recommended Exam Preparation Courses:

California State Univ. Water Distribution System  O&M

Other helpful resources:

ABC Sample Exam Questions

ABC Water Distribution Exam References

EPA Quick Reference Guides Drinking Water Rules and Standards, RevisedTotal Coliform Rule (RTCR), Lead and Copper Rule, and Public Notification Rule

American Water Works Association (AWWA) Bookstore, Phone (800) 926-7337

What kind of calculator can I use?  The AMP Calculator Guidelines will help you find out if your calculator is allowed.  Take a copy of this document with you to the exam!

Level 2 Distribution Systems

Distribution System:  usually a larger town or city, like Cheyenne, Casper, or Rock Springs, where operators specialize in working in the distribution system.  You may also work in a distribution system that obtains its water from another public water system, which is called a "consecutive" distribution system.  You never work at a treatment plant.  You are responsible for the distribution system, including installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, valves, booster stations and pumps.  You may also operate and maintain disinfection equipment.  Distribution Systems come in Levels 1 and 2.  Begin with the Level 1 Distribution System exam.  Doesn't sound like the right exam?

ABC Formula and Conversion Sheets:  Water and Distribution

ABC Need to Know Criteria:  Level 2 Distribution Systems

Recommended Exam Preparation Courses:

California State Univ. Water Distribution System  O&M

Other helpful resources:

ABC Sample Exam Questions 

ABC Water Distribution Exam References

EPA Quick Reference Guides Drinking Water Rules and Standards, RevisedTotal Coliform Rule (RTCR), Lead and Copper Rule, and Public Notification Rule

American Water Works Association (AWWA) Bookstore, Phone (800) 926-7337

What kind of calculator can I use?  The AMP Calculator Guidelines will help you find out if your calculator is allowed.  Take a copy of this document with you to the exam!