Tennessee Distribution Operator Certification
Distribution operator certification in Tennessee is administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's (TDEC) Fleming Training Center (Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Board), across two grades — Level 1 and Level 2. Certificates expire annually on December 31, with a renewal fee of 50beforeFebruary1,risingto100 if renewed between February 1 and June 30. Diverse Systems Across the State
Tennessee's distribution systems range from major urban networks in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga to small rural systems in the Appalachian east and Cumberland Plateau. The state spans several major river basins:
- Tennessee River: Extensively managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for flood control and hydropower, and a major surface water source across East and Mid