The Mississippi Water and Pollution Control
Operators’ Association, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization managed by
its membership and supported by membership subscriptions, short courses, the Mississippi
State Department of Health and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Office
of Pollution Control.
Organized in 1961, the main objective of the Association
is to protect the interests of water and pollution control operators in the State of
Mississippi. The Association has worked for many years to improve operators’ training
short courses. The Association instituted a voluntary operator certification program in
1972 and succeeded in obtaining passage of a law in 1986, the "Municipal and Domestic
Water and Wastewater System Operator’s Certification Act of 1986," which made
the certification of operators mandatory after July 1, 1987. This law provides job
security and improved benefits for operators, as well as providing better quality water
and a safer environment for customers.
The development and dissemination of water quality
information is another important goal.
MWPCOA is divided into nine district associations
statewide. These districts hold monthly meetings where ideas and information on operating
problems are exchanged. Usually a short program of a technical nature is presented.
MWPCOA welcomes new members. Presently there are over
1,750 members. If you are engaged in the production, treatment, or distribution of water
or engaged in the collection, treatment, or disposal of municipal, domestic, or industrial
wastes, you are encouraged to join this Association. Others associated with this industry
and who are interested in the well-being of water and pollution control operator’s
are also welcome. The membership fee is $75.00 for a three (3) year period.
