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May
14
ABC Seeking Board of Directors Nominations -
ANKENY, Iowa - (May 14, 2013) The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Board of Directors needs you! Take this opportunity to help lead the...
May
9
ABC Seeking Award Nominations -
The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Awards Committee is seeking nominations to recognize the efforts of its members, volunteer board a...
May
6
New York’s Water and Wastewater Education and Outreach Committee Release “Value of Water” Brochure -
ANKENY, Iowa – (May 6, 2013) New York’s Water and Wastewater Education Outreach Committee (WWEOC) released ...
May
6
Water community encourages “getting to know your H2O” during Drinking Water Week 2013 -
ANKENY, Iowa – Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) joins
Apr
29
The Emerging Professional Operator Webinar - AWWA Hosted Webinar -
ANKENY, Iowa (April, 29, 2013) - Over time, trades grow into professions through education, apprenticeship, examination...
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Learn More »The Association of Boards of Certification
In 1972, water and wastewater industry leaders began conversations that developed the groundwork for an association to foster operator certification throughout North America and reduce the diversity among certification programs. From those early discussions, the Association of Boards of Certification was born.
Today, our Association includes almost 100 certifying authorities, representing more than 40 states, 10 Canadian provinces and territories, as well as several international programs. These programs have certified more than 240,000 water and wastewater operators, laboratory analysts, plant maintenance technologists, biosolids land appliers, and backflow prevention assembly testers.
The Benefits of Membership
ABC serves its membership as a connection to the certification world, a voice for international certification issues, and a tool to build professional relationships.
ABC exists for its membership, giving them a voice on national issues and serving as a conduit for information in an ever-changing industry. Our members and dedicated volunteers, along with our professional staff, continue to work each day to advance water quality and integrity and promote certification as a means of protecting public health and the environment.
Our members are leaders on international issues affecting operator certification, and ABC provides a forum for the exchange of ideas. ABC membership holds lasting benefits.
