How long is the qualification certificate for a drinking water distribution network valid?
The drinking water distribution network certificate is valid for 5 years (60 months), a term set by regulation.
Last verified: reference compiled on 15 September 2026.
The detail
It is issued by the ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale. Its expiry is calculated: 60 months after it is obtained.
The ministry issues ten distinct certificates, plus three experience attestations: each is tracked separately, otherwise you cannot tell which one is missing.
Sources
- Drinking water distribution network certificate: 5 years — Source : Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, on quebec.ca —
www.quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-reglemente/connaitre-certificats-qualification-obligatoire/reseau-distribution-eau-potable
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