Attending education sessions and involvement in industry associations are two ways you can continue to expand your knowledge and improve your skills. Staying abreast of new technology, getting familiar with different products, equipment, trucks and types of system, and expanding your knowledge of general business practices will help you take your business where you want it to go.
With that in mind, here’s a roundup of courses and regional conferences and events coming up in the next few months.
MSTA Fall Meeting
Oct. 11
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
VOWRA Annual Conference
Oct. 12-14
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
Basic Maintenance Provider Course
Oct. 16-17
Location: San Marcos, Texas
2025 NOWRA Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference
Oct. 19-22
Location: Sandusky, Ohio
PSMA Drip System Inspection Course
Oct. 22
Location: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Basics of Installation
Oct. 30
Location: Puyallup, Washington
Soils 101 – Evaluation of Soils for Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems
Nov. 5
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Soil & Site Evaluation for Onsite Wastewater Systems
Nov. 5-7
Location: Globe, Arizona
GOWA Field Day
Nov. 6
Location: Griffin, Georgia
Advanced Design
Nov. 7
Location: Maricopa, Arizona
OSS Industry Professionals Day (WOSSA)
Nov. 12
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Introduction to Design
Nov. 12-13
Location: Maricopa, Arizona
O&M Friendly Design and Installation of OSS
Nov. 13
Location: Mount Vernon, Washington
O2WA Fall Mini Conference
Nov. 14
Location: Roseburg, Oregon
NAWT Operations & Maintenance 1
Nov. 20-21
Location: Online
Advanced Maintenance Provider
Nov. 21-22
Location: San Marcos, Texas
NAWT Operations & Maintenance 2
Dec. 4-5
Location: Online
Basic Maintenance Provider
Dec. 5-6
Location: San Marcos, Texas
Alternative Technologies (NOWA)
Dec. 10-11
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
IOWWA - Installation Overview Course
Dec. 11-12
Location: Maquoketa, Iowa












