Study Guides
Below is a list of study guides (obtained from ABC website – www.abccert.org). Study material can be sourced from ABC, AWWA & WEF. Select the links below:
| Examination | Supplier |
| Water Treatment and Distribution Operators | American Water Works Association Bookstore
Phone (800) 926-7337 Operator Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition: A Guide to Preparing for Water Treatment and Distribution Operator Certification Exams |
| Wastewater Treatment, Collection and Wastewater Laboratory |
Water Environment Federation Bookstore
Phone (800) 666-0206 WEF/ABC Wastewater Operators’ Guide to Preparing for the Certification Examination WEF/ABC Collection Systems Operators’ Guide to Preparing for the Certification Examination WEF/ABC Wastewater Laboratory Analysts’ Guide to Preparing for the Certification Examination Wastewater and Laboratory practice questionsdeveloped by WEF are available in the Skills Buildersection of WEF’s web site. |
| Very Small Water Systems Operators | The Very Small Water System Operators’ Guidebook to Preparing for Certification relates to critical knowledge required to competently operate water systems. |
| Formula/Conversion Tables | ABC Formula/Conversion Tables are provided during the examination and should be used to solve exam calculations |
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Sample Exam Questions |
| Sample Exam Questions
(http://abccert.org/testing_services/sample_exam_questions.asp) Online Exam Format |
Need-to-Know Criteria
The Need-to-know Criteria sourced from ABC : http://abccert.org/testing_services/need_to_know_criteria.asp
Need-to-Know Criteria describe the core competencies covered on the ABC standardized exams and lists exam specifications, as well as reference material that should be used to prepare for the ABC exam.
Need-to-Know Criteria may be reproduced with written permission from ABC.