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How to Check Your TCH Balance
NJ Licensed Operators can check their TCH balance using the NJDEP Data Miner.
- Visit the DEP DataMiner website.
- In the Search Options panel, click on the blue “Search by Category” button.
- In the Report Category dropdown menu, select “Licenses (UST, Water, Wastewater, Well Drillers).”
- Click the green “Submit” button.
- Choose the “Training Contact Hour Balances (Water-Wastewater Licenses)” report on the results page.
- Enter your license number and click the green “Submit” button.
Helpful Links for Licensed Operators
- NJDEP Water & Wastewater System Operator Licensing Website
Includes information on exams, TCHs, and more - NJDEP Water Supply & Wastewater Treatment System Operators FAQs (PDF)
Includes answers to frequently asked questions about operator licenses, applications, exams, and continuing education/TCHs - NJDEP List of Additional Providers of License Examination Training Courses (PDF)
NOTE: Please be aware that the courses on this list are the required courses for those who want to sit for the New Jersey drinking water and/or wastewater operator licensing exams. If you are just looking for TCHs, please browse our list of approved courses.
Return to the Drinking Water and Wastewater Operations program page.