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Customers Come First for Florida Wastewater Professionals
12:00am, November 25, 2019 Customers Come First for Florida Wastewater Professionals

‘I think the industry will step into the future and onsite wastewater treatment will continue to be an economical and environmentally responsible technology when properly installed and maintained’
$20,000 Prize to Study Wisconsin Island’s Wastewater Challenges
$20,000 Prize to Study Wisconsin Island’s Wastewater Challenges
October 31, 2019

Middle schoolers on pristine Washington Island are working to educate residents and tourists about the importance of proper septic system design and maintenance.

Consistent Regulations, Timely Inspections Needed to Advance Onsite in Virginia
Consistent Regulations, Timely Inspections Needed to Advance Onsite in Virginia
October 31, 2019

The management team at Virginia’s Triple R Construction Co. motivates their crews to do the best for their septic system customers.

How Does Drip Irrigation Treat Septic Tank Effluent?
How Does Drip Irrigation Treat Septic Tank Effluent?
October 02, 2019

Pressure distribution is part of a quality treatment plan where more conventional septic systems won’t be good enough.

Customer Expectations Skyrocket When Renting a Restroom Trailer
Customer Expectations Skyrocket When Renting a Restroom Trailer
October 02, 2019

In exchange for a premium rental fee, your clients raise the bar on cleanliness and functionality of your equipment. Thorough routine maintenance is how you meet those demands.
Enjoy the Mega-Conference and Watch for New Certification Training
October 01, 2019
Help Your Customers Become SepticSmart
September 12, 2019

Use the Environmental Protection Agency materials to promote your company and educate homeowners during SepticSmart Week and beyond
The October Mega Conference Will Feature NAWT Sessions on Disposal
September 04, 2019
Students Win $20,000 Samsung Prize to Study Wisconsin Island’s Wastewater Challenges
Students Win $20,000 Samsung Prize to Study Wisconsin Island’s Wastewater Challenges
September 04, 2019
‘We’re Always Busy, No Matter What’
‘We’re Always Busy, No Matter What’
September 04, 2019

Modern excavators, new technology can make the job easier for installers and pumpers, better for homeowners and businesses that utilize decentralized wastewater.
Can We Borrow Research Techniques From Other Fields to Assess Septic Systems?
September 04, 2019

Testing methods for agricultural pesticide use and medical screening tools could help the wastewater industry with site evaluation and system design and maintenance.
You’re Not Talking to a Brick Wall After All
You’re Not Talking to a Brick Wall After All
July 31, 2019

Sometimes it seems like our industry message about proper septic maintenance isn’t being heard. But keep shouting because it is paying off.

Check the NAWT Website for Wastewater Certification Opportunities
July 31, 2019
Overseas Experience Inspires NAWT Scholarship Winner to Join Wastewater Industry
April 24, 2019
Short Course and Equipment Expo Planned in New England
March 12, 2019
Ohio Onsite Wastewater Association Announces Septic System Workshop
November 26, 2018
Wieser Concrete Announces 2019 Septic Training Schedule
Wieser Concrete Announces 2019 Septic Training Schedule
November 21, 2018
NAWT Schedules Inspector Training Certification Courses
July 10, 2018
National Association of Wastewater Technicians Announces 2018 Training Schedule
March 01, 2018

The National Association of Wastewater Technicians recently announced its 2018 training schedule. The classes slated for this year along with links to registration are available below.

March 7-8 — Inspector Training in Napa, California, register here
March 8-9 — Inspector Training in Ruidoso, New Mexico, register here
March 12 — One-Day Inspector Training, contact wmmckinstry@gmail.com
March 15-16 — Inspector Training in Montana, contact bnorberg@lccountymt.gov
March 16-17 — Inspector Training in San Marcos, Texas, contact rets@rets-llc.com
April 24-25 — Inspector Training in Durango, Colorado, register here
April 25 — Installer Training in Tucson, Arizona, register here
May 18-19 — Inspector Training in Palestine, Texas, register here
June 5-6 — Inspector Training in Leadville, Colorado, contact cpow@cpow.net
Aug. 27-28 — Inspector Training in Casa Grande, Arizona, contact atevik@cals.arizona.edu
Sept. 7-8 — Inspector Training in Arlington, Texas, contact rets@rets-llc.com
Nov. 15-16 — Inspector Training in Colorado Springs, Colorado, register here

For more information about the training schedule, contact the NAWT executive office via email at info@nawt.org or call 800-236-6298.

Those interested in submitting a proposal to sponsor a course in their area for consideration as part of the NAWT training program may submit contact information here. A NAWT representative will then reach out to you to go over the next steps in developing a date, time and agreement for the course.

Troubleshooting: Check for Hydraulic Overloading
Troubleshooting: Check for Hydraulic Overloading
February 26, 2018

If a homeowner calls about surfacing effluent or an onsite system backing up into the house, one of the first things to check for is too much water use for system capacity
Troubleshooting: Water Softener Use and Garbage Disposals
February 22, 2018

These two major water-using devices can wreak havoc on onsite systems