The State of Iowa (Department of Natural Resources) recognizesthe following courses for Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater CEUs. Kirkwod Community College (as well as other community colleges) is an approved issuing agency. The State of Iowa requires all licensed water and wastewater operators to maintain certification through the completion of approved educational course offerings. Grade
I and II water/wastewater operators are required to complete
10 hours (1.0 CEU), Grade III and IV water/wastewater operators 20 hours (2.0 CEU) of training every two years. The current renewal period is April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011.

The Environmental Training Center at Kirkwood Community College is sponsoring a variety of courses offered at several locations throughout the state.