These hours are scored in a formula to ensure experience and training meet a minimum requirement. The applicant must pass a stringent examination in water and wastewater management.
To maintain the certification, individuals must undertake ongoing professional development and activities in water and wastewater system management.
There are 700 utility professionals who currently hold the UMC credential. The Water University is an affiliate of the NRWA and its membership includes more than 35,000 water and wastewater systems that serve millions of customers across the United States.
