Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health
Part 20 - Bureau of Public Water Supply
Subpart 72 - Public Water Supply
Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE CERTIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL AND DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM OPERATORS
Subchapter 3 - Waterworks Operator Qualifications
Rule 15-20-72-2.3.1 - Class A

The applicant must have at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or applied sciences from an accredited college or university, at least one year of experience in a Class A or B water treatment plant, and pass the written examination required by the Bureau. Or alternatively, an applicant must be a graduate of an accredited high school or possess an equivalent (GED), have at least six (6) years of experience in a Class A or B water plant, and pass the written examination required by the Bureau. In both applicant cases, at least one (1) year of working experience must be in a Class A plant.

Miss. Code Ann. § 21-27-205