Water Well Contractor Licensing (Certification) Exam Requirement
Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) 15-1525 mandates the on-site supervision of water well drilling activities be performed by an exam certified individual. Certification is accomplished by passing a two part National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Certification exam. An exam study guide is available through NGWA at 1-800-551-7379. Additional information regarding exam dates, classroom review courses and scheduling is available through the Empire State Water Well Drillers Association (ESWWDA) at 1-800-321-2693. Membership is not required in either organization to take the exams. Please direct all program questions to the NYSDEC, Water Well Program office at 1-877-472-2619 (toll-free).
