TCEQ Regulations for WTS

In accordance with state law, Texas Water Code Chapter 37, and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1904.052, any individual who installs and services fixed or portable equipment in public or private systems in the State of Texas for the analysis and treatment of potable water to alter or purify the water or to add or remove a mineral, chemical, or bacterial content must be a Licensed Water Treatment Specialist (WTS).

Water Treatment Specialist Licensing Requirements

For more information about obtaining a WTS License, please visit the TCEQ Website.

* Approved areas of work included installation and/or servicing water treatment appliances.

For more information regarding licensing, please contact the TCEQ Water Treatment Specialist licensing program direct at (512) 239-6133.
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TCEQ Licensing Resources

In accordance with state law, any individual who installs and services fixed or portable equipment in public or private systems in the State of Texas for the analysis and treatment of potable water to alter or purify the water or to add or remove a mineral, chemical, or bacterial content must be a Licensed Water Treatment Specialist (WTS). TCEQ is responsible for issuing new licenses, renewing licenses, training approval and exam development.

For WTS licensing information, an explanation of the application process, and training requirements, please see the TCEQ Water Treatment Specialist Licensing page.

Obtaining a Water Treatment Specialist License

For those needing new licenses, you need to take the TCEQ exam for the highest license for which you qualify. To see a list of WTS License requirements, please refer to the TCEQ Regulations page.

Refer to the WTS License Application Instructions paper (PDF below) when you are ready to begin the licensing process.

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Renewing Your License

All Water Treatment Specialist licenses issued after December 17, 2001, require licensees to complete a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education credit before the license expires to remain current. These hours can be obtained by attending the pre-approved technical sessions at our annual convention, pre-approved WQA technical sessions, by retaking the Basic Water Conditioning and/or Advanced Water Conditioning courses, or any other TCEQ pre-approved courses.

You may check your license information using TCEQ’s Search Licensing or Registration Information page.

TWQA’s current training schedule can be found on the TWQA Events & Training Calendar page.

Important

You must have your continuing education contact hours (CEs/CEUs) in place prior to the expiration date of your license in order to renew without examination. The TCEQ will try to notify you 60 days prior to the expiration date of your License. However, it is YOUR responsibility to maintain your license and do so timely.

Individuals who allow their licenses to lapse must re-take the relevant TCEQ exam.

For more information regarding licensing, please contact the TCEQ Water Treatment Specialist licensing program direct at (512) 239-6133.
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TCEQ Examinations and Renewals

For current Water Treatment Specialist exam requirements, locations and schedules, see the TCEQ Examinations Website.

How do I apply for my license?

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the Water Treatment Specialist licensing program. The rules for obtaining and renewing a Water Treatment Specialist license can be found at: Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 30, Subchapter H: Water Treatment Specialists, Rules 30.261 – 30.279.

All applicants must be pre-approved before sitting for a WTS exam. Applications are submitted through the TCEQ website. The examination fee must be paid to TCEQ when applying and approvals are expected to take 6-8 weeks.

Current TCEQ exam schedules and registration information can be found by clicking on the following link: TCEQ Exam Schedule and Registration.

Where can I take an exam?

Applicants can take advantage of TCEQ’s Computer-Based Testing program at TCEQ approved test centers, where immediate exam scores are provided along with exam analysis feedback and immediate retesting. A list of Computer-Based Testing locations can be found at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing/exams/cbt_occ_lic.html.

How do I renew my license?

To renew your Water Treatment Specialist license, you will be mailed a renewal notification from TCEQ to the last known address on file at least 60 days before your license expires. This notification will give you instructions for renewing your license using the Texas Online license renewal process. You must also complete the required continuing education contact hours or pass the required examination.

Remember it is your responsibility to submit a timely renewal application.

The TCEQ Water Treatment Specialist program can provide you with license applications, instructions, and general information. Also training, licensing, renewal records, examination schedules, training course and provider lists, as well as licensing verification letters. Remember to notify TCEQ of any address change promptly to ensure your timely receipt of renewal notices, training records, and licenses.

CLICK HERE for the information that you will need for renewing your license with TCEQ.

Be absolutely certain that you review TCEQs Criminal History Notification & take the required action before you renew your license online (scroll down for the License/Registrations Renewals section).

The link provided will route you to how to renew your license online, which will also allow for you to pay the renewal online.

For more information regarding licensing, please contact the TCEQ Water Treatment Specialist licensing program direct at (512) 239-6133.
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