Water and Wastewater operator education and experience requirements for certification.

HB 5655 amends West Virginia's certification rules for water and wastewater system operators by changing how work experience is counted toward qualifications. Specifically, it states that an operator's first 2,000 hours of experience in a Class II system (as defined by the state) will count as 4,000 hours toward certification requirements for higher classes (II, III, or IV). This change directly affects individuals seeking or renewing certification for operating public water and wastewater systems in the state. The bill does not alter other certification elements like education, exams, or system-specific requirements.