NGWA will offer two in-person certification exams during Groundwater Week on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
- General Drilling Exam - 10:00–11:00 a.m. (Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.)
- General Water Systems Exam - 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m.)
Registration is limited to 25 participants per exam. Advance registration is required, and walk-in registrations will not be accepted.
Check-In Requirements
- Participants must complete check-in before the scheduled start of the exam. A valid government-issued photo ID is required at check-in.
- Participants who have not completed check-in before the exam begins will not be admitted.
Exam Fee
- The cost is $75 per exam.
- Exam registrations are specific to the individual who registered and may not be transferred to another person.
Exam Materials and Personal Items
- NGWA will provide all materials needed to complete the exam, including:
- Paper examination materials
- Pens and/or pencils
- Any reference materials or other items required for the exam
- A Ziploc bag for securing personal items during the examination
- No outside materials are permitted. Participants should not bring books, notes, reference materials, or other study aids into the exam.
- Cell phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices may not be used or accessed during the examination and must be secured with personal belongings before the exam begins.
During the Exam
- Each exam is 60 minutes.
- Once the examination begins, participants may not leave the exam room and return.
- Participants who leave the room before completing the exam will be considered finished and will not be permitted to resume testing.
- Exam instructions will be provided by NGWA staff before testing begins.
- Participants will receive their exam results immediately following completion of the exam.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- A $25 cancellation fee per registrant will apply to refund requests received on or before November 6, 2026.
- No refunds will be issued on or after November 7, 2026.
- Participants who do not attend their scheduled exam are considered no-shows and are not eligible for a refund.