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.
Class I Water Treatment Specialist
| Validity Period | 3 Years |
| Application Fee | $111.00 |
| Education/Experience Requirements | None |
| Training Credit | None |
| Exam Required? | Yes |
| CEU for Renewal | 12 Contact Hours |
Class II Water Treatment Specialist
| Validity Period | 3 Years |
| Application Fee | $111.00 |
| Education Requirement | None |
| Education/Experience Requirements | Less than High School Diploma, 3 Years High School Diploma or GED, 2 Years 1 Year of College, 1 Year |
| Training Credit | Basic Water Conditioning Course |
| Exam Required? | Yes |
| CEU for Renewal | 12 Contact Hours |
Class III Water Treatment Specialist
| Validity Period | 3 Years |
| Application Fee | $111.00 |
| Education/Experience Requirements | High School Diploma or GED, 3 Years Work Experience* 2 Years of College (64 semester hrs), 2 Years Work Experience* College Degree, 1 Year Work Experience* |
| Training Credit | Basic Water Conditioning Course & Advanced Water Conditioning Course |
| Exam Required? | Yes |
| CEU for Renewal | 12 Contact Hours |
* 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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