Study Materials
WDM Exam Reference Materials
Water Distribution Manager (WDM) Exam Reference Materials
Below are approved reference sources for the ABC WDM exams. Operators should use the latest edition of these reference sources to prepare for the exam.
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
- Water Transmission and Distribution
- Water Distribution Operator Training Handbook
- Basic Science Concepts and Applications
- Water System Security, A Field Guide
- Water Quality
To order, contact:
AWWA
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
Web Site:
www.awwa.org
Phone: 800-926-7337
Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)
- Security Vulnerability Self Assessment Guide for Small Drinking Water Systems
To order, contact:
ASDWA
1401 Wilson Blvd Suite 1225
Arlington, VA 22209
Web Site:
www.asdwa.org
Phone: 703-812-9505
California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
- Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance
- Small Water System Operation and Maintenance
- Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volumes I and II
- Utility Management
- Manage for Success
To order, contact:
CSUS
Office of Water Programs
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6025
Web Site:
www.owp.csus.edu
Phone: 916-278-6142
Department of Health (DOH)
Federal Regulations
WTPO Exam Reference Materials
Water Treatment Plant Operator (WTPO) Exam Reference Materials
Below are approved reference sources for the ABC WTPO exams. Operators should use the latest edition of these reference sources to prepare for the exam.
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Principles and Practices of Water Supply Operations Series:
- Water Sources
- Water Treatment
- Water Transmission and Distribution
- Water Quality
- Basic Science Concepts and Applications
- Water System Security, A Field Guige
Other AWWA References:
- Water Quality and Treatment
To order, contact:
AWWA
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
Web Site:
www.awwa.org
Phone: 800-926-7337
Department of Health (DOH)
Federal Regulations
CCS Exam Reference Materials
Cross Connection Control Specialist (CCS) Exam Reference Materials
Below are approved references for the ABC CCS exam.
Manual of Cross-Connection Control, 10th Edition, Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research:
University of Southern California
KAP-200 University Park MC-2531
Los Angeles, CA 90089-2531
Phone: 213-740-2032
Recommended Practice for Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control, AWWA Manual M14:
AWWA
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
Phone: 800-926-7337
Cross-Connection Control Manual, (WH-550), USEPA:
Water Resource Center (RC4100)
Room 2615
401 M Street SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: 202-260-7786
Cross Connection Control Manual, Accepted Procedure and Practice Handbook, Pacific Northwest Section-AWWA
PO Box 2050
Clackamas, OR 97015
Phone: 877-767-2992
WW Operator Exam Reference Materials
Wastewater Operator Certification Exam Reference Materials
Visit Department of Ecology website and review "How can I study for the exam?" tab found under Frequently asked questions.