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Who is providing the computer-based testing?  \nPrometric is partnering with the State Water Resources Control Board to provide computer-based Operator Certification testing for the Drinking Water Treatment (T1-T4), Drinking Water Distribution (D1-D5) and Wastewater Treatment (I-V) examinations.  \n2. I already applied in 2020, will I have to reapply?  \nIf you already applied for an exam in the spring or fall of 2020 and didn’t take an emergency exam, you don’t need to reapply. If you’ve already been approved for an exam, we will be sending you details on how to schedule your exam. If you’re unsure of your exam status, please contact the Office of Operator Certification at [WWOpCertProgram@waterboards.ca.gov](WWOpCertProgram@waterboards.ca.gov for Wastewater examinations or)[ for Wastewater examinations or](WWOpCertProgram@waterboards.ca.gov for Wastewater examinations or)[ ](WWOpCertProgram@waterboards.ca.gov for Wastewater examinations or)[DWOpCertProgram@waterboards.ca.gov](DWOpCertProgram@waterboards.ca.gov for Drinking Water examinations)[ for Drinking Water examinations](DWOpCertProgram@waterboards.ca.gov for Drinking Water examinations).  \n3. My exam was cancelled in 2020. Am I eligible for computer-based testing?  \nYes. Applicants approved for Spring and Fall 2020 exams are approved for computerbased testing. We will be sending you details on how to schedule your exam, and you don’t need to submit any additional items.  \n4. What are the application deadlines?  \nThere are no deadlines to apply for the exams. You can submit an exam application at any time. However, there is a 60-day filing period for Wastewater Treatment exams (section 3701 subdivision (a) of Operator Certification regulations:  \n[https://www. waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certification/docs/oc](https://www. waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certification/docs/ocr)[r](https://www. waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certification/docs/ocr)[_clean.pd](_clean.pdf)[f](_clean.pdf)) . That means the earliest an applicant can take a Wastewater Treatment exam is 60 days from the date we receive their application.  \n5. When will the exams be held?  \nExams are available year-round at Prometric computer testing centers throughout the state. Most testing centers accept appointments Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to  \n5:00 PM. Some testing centers may have availability after 5:00 PM or on Saturdays.  \n6. How do I schedule an exam date and time?  \nAfter you submit your application, once reviewed, if you are approved to take the exam, you will receive an e-mail from SMTP ([registrations@isoqualitytesting.com](registrations@isoqualitytesting.com) )* stating you are approved to scheduled your examination and will provide instructions for scheduling. You will be provided a 120-day window in which you will have to schedule and take your exam using Prometric’[s website:](s website: www.prometric.com)[ ](s website: www.prometric.com)[www.prometric.com](s website: www.prometric.com).  \n*This email may be in your junk or spam folder. Please search your email using the word Prometric.  \n7. How will my testing date and time be determined?  \nYou will be provided a 90-day window in which you will have to schedule and take your [exam. You must schedule your exam online at](exam. You must schedule your exam online at www.prometric.com. The dates and)[ ](exam. 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