Comprehensive Exam Prep Options for the PE Civil Water Resources & Environmental Exam
Complete Exam Print Bundle

Starting at $926
This comprehensive collection of print resources provides EVERYTHING you need to pass the PE Civil Water Resources & Environmental exam the first time. This print bundle:
- Contains thorough coverage of civil engineering principles and codes.
- Includes hundreds of practice problems to challenge your knowledge of key concepts and provide the most efficient and effective practice available.
- Includes CERM, the #1 reference manual in the industry, practice problems, and the most realistic practice exams on the market in both print and digital formats.
Learning Hub Digital Bundle

Starting at $59 per Week
All of our industry-leading PE exam prep materials are available in an easy-to-use eLearning platform—PPI Learning Hub. This digital bundle::
- Includes PE Civil Study Plan which acts as a central hub keeping you on track for your exam date.
- Includes over 900 exam-like problems with easy-to-follow, step-by-step solutions.
- Covers all of the afternoon depth topics with practice problems to demonstrate the application of concepts and equations.
- Integrates performance reports that let you track your weakness and strengths for each section.
- Includes on-the-go access - anytime, anywhere on your computer, tablet, or phone.
Prep Course Bundle

Starting at $485
Not only do our Live Online and OnDemand courses thoroughly cover every topic, but they also provide you with all the NCEES-approved materials you need.
- Attend live online lectures and office hours on scheduled dates/times for real-time interaction.
- Receive support and feedback from your instructor through the exam day.
- Interact with classmates and your instructor on course discussion forums.
- Watch recordings of your live classes should you miss a class or want to review a concept again.
- All courses include access to our state-of-the-art PPI Learning Hub.
- Pass your exam, or repeat the OnDemand course for free*.
FAQs for the PE Civil Water Resources & Environmental Exam
What topics are on the PE Civil Water Resources & Environmental Exam?
The PE Civil Construction Depth section of the exam covers the following topics:
- Analysis and Design
- Hydraulics–Closed Conduit
- Hydraulics–Open Channel
- Hydrology
- Groundwater and Wells
- Wastewater Collection and Treatment
- Water Quality
- Drinking Water Distribution and Treatment
- Engineering Economics Analysis
For more information you can visit the ncees.org or view this PDF
Is the PE Civil Water Resources & Environmental Exam open book?
Yes, and you can bring your PPI review materials with you on exam day.
How long is the PE Civil Water Resources & Environmental Exam?
The exam is an 8-hour open-book exam split into AM and PM sessions. It contains 80 total questions: 40 multiple-choice questions in the 4-hour AM session, and 40 multiple-choice questions in the 4-hour PM session.
What score do you need to pass the PE Civil Water Resources & Environmental Exam?
According to NCEES, there isn't a specific pass or fail score. You can view how NCEES scores the exam by visiting here.
Pass rates for the last PE Civil Water Resources & Environmental Exam were:
- First-time test takers: 67%
- Repeat test takers: 43%