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Hello. I am Kenneth Robertson, the Wastewater Program Coordinator for the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy. I’m pleased to bring you our new 2025 Wastewater Training Schedule because we must treat our wastewater to maintain quality waters for wildlife and recreation and a safe drinking water supply for everyone’s future. We look forward to helping you to advance that purpose.

 I would be glad to assist you in finding the method of training best suited for you. We offer classes via the internet, Zoom, and in several classrooms around the state.

Kenneth Robertson, Wastewater Program Coordinator/Instructor

SEEK - Wastewater Operator Licensing Program 

The Division of Environmental – Office of Water Quality is pleased to announce that Wastewater Licensing is moving to our new data management system, SEEK (https://seek.ee.arkansas.gov/) the week of March 24, 2025. Helpful videos on how to use SEEK are available at Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment YouTube page. The two videos linked below will help you get started in SEEK.

Create a SEEK Account

Obtaining Electronic Signature in SEEK

All wastewater applications, training hours, renewals, and information updates will be completed in SEEK. We will not accept ePortal submissions after Thursday, March 20, 2025. Any applications already submitted in ePortal will be completed in ePortal or transferred to SEEK.

 SEEK User Accounts:

If you set up an account in ePortal prior to January 8, 2024, then your account has been migrated to SEEK. You will need to use the “Forgot Password?” link on the “Sign In” page to reset your password. If you did not have an ePortal account prior to January 8, 2024, then you will need to register in the SEEK system using the “Create an account” button on the SEEK home page.

E-signature for SEEK:

If you obtained e-signature approval in the ePortal system prior to January 8, 2024, then your e-signature has been migrated to SEEK. If you did not have e-signature approval in the ePortal system prior to January 8, 2024, then you will need to apply for e-signature in the SEEK system, see the video above.

 Sites in SEEK:

Each licensed operator will be associated with a unique site in SEEK. If DEQ was able to link your wastewater license(s) to your email, you will receive an invitation to your site the week of March 24, 2025. The email will come from Arkansas E&E SEEK. Once you sign into the SEEK system using the email address on the invitation, you will be connected to your site within SEEK.

Starting Forms in SEEK: 

  • If DEQ was able to link your wastewater licenses to your email, then you are able to renew your license(s), update your information, or submit training hours for your wastewater license by selecting “Start a New Form” → ”I want to renew, modify or terminate an existing permit, license or registration” → “Wastewater Renewal” or “Wastewater Operator Training Hours”.
  • If DEQ was NOT able to link your wastewater license(s) to your email, you will need to contact the Wastewater Licensing Section by email at ee.wwl@arkansas.gov. DEQ will reach out and assist you in getting your SEEK Site connect to your email or you can come by our booth at the AWW&WEA Conference.
  • To start a new application for an exam, reciprocity, or apprentice, select “Start a New Form” → ”I want to start a new application” → “Wastewater License”.

 Old Submissions in ePortal:

If you want a copy of your old submissions from ePortal, you will need to download them manually using the “My Submissions” button in the top menu bar after signing into ePortal. Minimal data from the ePortal system was migrated to SEEK.

Sarah Pierce | Wastewater Licensing Coordinator | Division of Environmental Quality  | Office of Water Quality
e: EE.WWL@arkansas.gov or  Sarah.Pierce@arkansas.gov

ACCREDITATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Wastewater training provided by the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy is accredited by:

  • The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment; DEQ, Office of Water Quality
  • Arkansas Wastewater Licensing Committee

The AETA offers Wastewater training on-campus, at locations statewide, by ZOOM, and by Internet delivery. To schedule a class at your facility, contact Kenneth Robertson at wroberts@sautech.edu or call (870) 574-4532.

LICENSING EXAM INFORMATION

Wastewater licensing exam applications and testing fees must be submitted to DEQ through the ePortal (5) business days prior to test date. DEQ Testing fees are in addition to any training fees and must be paid directly to DEQ Wastewater Licensing. 

For questions contact Sarah Pierce at (501) 682-0664 or email sarah.pierce@arkansas.gov.

You may also follow this direct link for DEQ’s E-Portal https://eportal.adeq.state.ar.us/?organizationcode=WWL.

INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER (On-Campus or ZOOM)

Start DateEnd DateCourse NameLocationInstructorFees
06/24/202506/26/2025Advanced Industrial WastewaterCamdenRobertson$295RegisterRegister & Pay
10/14/202510/15/2025Basic Industrial WastewaterCamdenRobertson$195RegisterRegister & Pay
Start DateEnd DateCourse NameLocationInstructorFees

INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER (Off-Campus)

Start DateEnd DateCourse NameLocationInstructorFees
05/28/202505/30/2025Advanced Industrial WastewaterOsceolaB Carter$295RegisterRegister & Pay
06/03/202506/04/2025Basic Industrial WastewaterHot SpringsEllis$195RegisterRegister & Pay
06/16/202506/17/2025Basic Industrial WastewaterParagouldEllington$195RegisterRegister & Pay
07/21/202507/23/2025Advanced Industrial WastewaterMaumelleRobertson$295RegisterRegister & Pay
07/28/202507/29/2025Basic Industrial WastewaterSpringdaleRobertson$195RegisterRegister & Pay
09/09/202509/10/2025Basic Industrial WastewaterMaumelleGwatney$195RegisterRegister & Pay
11/04/202511/06/2025Advanced Industrial WastewaterFayettevilleRobertson$295RegisterRegister & Pay
Start DateEnd DateCourse NameLocationInstructorFees

MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER (On-Campus or ZOOM)

Start DateEnd DateCourse NameLocationInstructorFees
06/09/202506/13/2025Class III WastewaterCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
06/16/202506/19/2025Class II WastewaterCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
07/15/202507/17/2025Class I WastewaterCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
08/12/202508/12/2025Water/Wastewater Operator SafetyCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
08/13/202508/13/2025Trench SafetyCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
09/02/202509/04/2025Class I WastewaterCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
09/22/202509/25/2025Class IV WastewaterCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
09/25/202509/25/2025Advanced Wastewater MathCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
11/10/202511/14/2025Class III WastewaterCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
11/18/202511/18/2025Basic Pump Operation and MaintenanceCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
11/19/202511/19/2025Advanced Pump Operation and MaintenanceCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
12/02/202512/04/2025Class I WastewaterCamdenRobertsonNo FeeRegister
12/09/202512/09/2025Water/Wastewater Operator SafetyCamdenA. CarterNo FeeRegister
12/10/202512/10/2025Trench SafetyCamdenA. CarterNo FeeRegister
12/11/202512/11/2025Chlorine SafetyCamdenA. CarterNo FeeRegister
Start DateEnd DateCourse NameLocationInstructorFees

MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER (Off-Campus)

Start DateEnd DateCourse NameLocationInstructorFees
05/19/202505/22/2025Class II WastewaterParagouldEllingtonNo FeeRegister
05/20/202505/22/2025Class I WastewaterNashvilleMaishNo FeeRegister
06/02/202506/03/2025Wastewater MicrobiologyParagouldEllingtonNo FeeRegister
06/10/202506/12/2025Class I WastewaterFairfield BayTyerNo FeeRegister
07/07/202507/10/2025Class IV WastewaterFayettevilleRossNo FeeRegister
07/10/202507/10/2025Advanced Wastewater MathFayettevilleRossNo FeeRegister
07/22/202507/24/2025Class I WastewaterSpringdaleStewartNo FeeRegister
07/30/202507/31/2025Wastewater MicrobiologySpringdaleEasleyNo FeeRegister
08/11/202508/14/2025Class II WastewaterMaumelleGwatneyNo FeeRegister
09/15/202509/19/2025Class III WastewaterMaumelleEasleyNo FeeRegister
09/29/202510/02/2025Class II WastewaterFayettevilleRossNo FeeRegister
10/07/202510/09/2025Class I WastewaterMaumelleLindseyNo FeeRegister
10/20/202510/23/2025Class II WastewaterMountain HomeRobertsonNo FeeRegister
10/27/202510/27/2025Chlorine SafetyLowellA. CarterNo FeeRegister
10/29/202510/29/2025Advanced Pumps Operation & MaintenanceLowellRobertsonNo FeeRegister
11/17/202511/20/2025Class II WastewaterNashvilleMaishNo FeeRegister
Start DateEnd DateCourse NameLocationInstructorFees

WASTEWATER INTERNET

 Start Date End Date Course Name Location Instructor Fees
5/5/20255/25/2025Class I WastewaterInternetRobertson$225Register
5/5/20255/25/2025Class II WastewaterInternetRobertson$250Register
5/5/20255/25/2025Basic Industrial WastewaterInternetRobertson$220Register
6/2/20256/22/2025Class III WastewaterInternetRobertson$275Register
6/2/20256/22/2025Class IV ReviewInternetRobertson$305Register
6/2/20256/22/2025Advanced Industrial WastewaterInternetRobertson$350Register
7/7/20257/27/2025Class I WastewaterInternetRobertson$225Register
7/7/20257/27/2025Class II WastewaterInternetRobertson$250Register
7/7/20257/27/2025Basic Industrial WastewaterInternetRobertson$220Register
8/4/20258/24/2025Class III WastewaterInternetRobertson$275Register
8/4/20258/24/2025Class IV ReviewInternetRobertson$305Register
8/4/20258/24/2025Advanced Industrial WastewaterInternetRobertson$350Register
9/8/20259/28/2025Class I WastewaterInternetRobertson$225Register
9/8/20259/28/2025Class II WastewaterInternetRobertson$250Register
9/8/20259/28/2025Basic Industrial WastewaterInternetRobertson$220Register
10/6/202510/26/2025Class III WastewaterInternetRobertson$275Register
10/6/202510/26/2025Class IV ReviewInternetRobertson$305Register
10/6/202510/26/2025Advanced Industrial WastewaterInternetRobertson$350Register
11/3/202511/23/2025Class I WastewaterInternetRobertson$225Register
11/3/202511/23/2025Class II WastewaterInternetRobertson$250Register
11/3/202511/23/2025Basic Industrial WastewaterInternetRobertson$220Register
11/3/202511/23/2025Advanced Industrial WastewaterInternetRobertson$350Register
 Start Date End Date Course Name Location Instructor Fees

WASTEWATER COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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If you plan to take a Licensure Exam following a Wastewater class you must contact DEQ.

  • To ensure testing eligibility, applications and fees must be received by DEQ prior to the exam.
  • The Arkansas Environmental Training Academy does Not collect DEQ exam fees.
  • The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment; DEQ Water Division

Wastewater Licensing Contact: Sarah Pierce Phone: (501) 682-0664   E-Mail:  WWL@adeq.state.ar.us