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You’re Not Talking to a Brick Wall After All
12:00am, July 31, 2019 You’re Not Talking to a Brick Wall After All

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
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Short Course and Equipment Expo Planned in New England
March 12, 2019
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Wieser Concrete Announces 2019 Septic Training Schedule
Wieser Concrete Announces 2019 Septic Training Schedule
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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
Rules and Regs Podcast: New Arizona Graywater Rules
Rules and Regs Podcast: New Arizona Graywater Rules
February 08, 2018
Wastewater Industry Veterans Share Trade Show Tips
Wastewater Industry Veterans Share Trade Show Tips
February 05, 2018
This month’s Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport Show is a gold mine for finding industry-specific tools and equipment and networking with other pumpers.
Jacksonville, Florida, Officials Want Universal Design for Septic Lids After Child’s Death
February 05, 2018
Do You Still Pump Through Inspection Ports? Knock It Off!
Do You Still Pump Through Inspection Ports? Knock It Off!
February 05, 2018
This timesaving practice has been discredited many times, but we still hear about septic service technicians who go through the small hole to avoid the work of digging up a tank lid.
New Arizona Rules Allow Use of Reclaimed Water
New Arizona Rules Allow Use of Reclaimed Water
January 14, 2018
In this month's regulations update, new rules took effect in Arizona allowing expanded use of reclaimed water
Is It Time to Raise Your Starting Wage?
Is It Time to Raise Your Starting Wage?
January 03, 2018
You ask a lot of septic service or portable sanitation technicians. Is it wrong for them to ask more of you?
Great Customer Service Starts at the Top
Great Customer Service Starts at the Top
January 03, 2018
Follow these people-pleasing steps to land more customers and keep them coming back for more.
California Moves Toward Toilet-to-Tap Wastewater Recycling
January 03, 2018
Is It Time to Rethink Daily Water Use Numbers?
Is It Time to Rethink Daily Water Use Numbers?
January 03, 2018
Low-flow toilets and education about conservation are driving down water use per capita. So is it time to change the way septic systems are sized?
From Heavy Clay to Bedrock, Every Onsite System Is a Challenge
From Heavy Clay to Bedrock, Every Onsite System Is a Challenge
January 03, 2018
The crew at All Clear Pumping & Sewer has its hands full pumping septic tanks and installing new systems in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Investing in Your Employees' Well-Being Can Pay Dividends
Investing in Your Employees' Well-Being Can Pay Dividends
December 25, 2017