DecentralizedWastewater.org Newsletter for November 2025 |
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Registration for the WWETT Show 2026 Is Open!
If you haven't seen the news yet, registration is now open for the 2026 WWETT Show! Early bird registration prices are available until November 30, 2025, at which an Expo Only pass costs $65 and a Full Education Package costs $215 — a great reason to register sooner rather than later!
The Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show is the world’s largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals. Last year’s show drew 13,500 attendees from 55 countries.
The 2026 WWETT Show will take place February 16-19 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, and feature a variety of educational opportunities including sessions for CEU credits, interactive booths, live demonstrations, networking, and more. Don't miss it!
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Cataloging State-Level Professional Organizations in the US |
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Are you a member of your state’s organization for onsite/septic/decentralized professionals? Just as the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association does at the national level, there are many advantages to membership to a state organization, including educational opportunities, industry advocacy, and networking.
As a new permanent webpage on DecentralizedWastewater.org, we have recently compiled a list of each state organization that we track in our Event Calendar and Resource Library. We hope this list will be a useful reference for anyone moving between states, seeking to add a license in a new state, or seeking a local community of septic professionals.
We have listed every state organization of which we are aware. If we are missing any organizations that you are a part of or that you know of, or if we have used any incorrect or out-of-date information, please let us know. We have also noted which states, to the best of our knowledge, do not have any active organizations or once had an organization that now appears to be defunct.
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This January:
Meet Us at the Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference |
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Septic professionals in Michigan have the first state conference of 2026 to look forward to, from January 6-7, in East Lansing. The 74th annual Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference will provide education for septic tank service providers, local health departments, engineers, and many others concerning industry trends, regulatory changes, and the latest technologies.
13.5 CSE credits are available to attendees, which is a great incentive to attend. If you need any additional encouragement to register, however, consider that attendees will have a unique opportunity: You’ll be able to meet our DecentralizedWastewater.org team!
We were very pleased to receive an invitation to present at the conference by the organizers. Though the agenda is not yet fully finalized, we are currently set to present the session "Online Support and Resources for Onsite Wastewater Professionals" at 3:00 pm on January 6th.
Early bird registration is open until December 5th for $225, after which the cost will increase to $260 for full-conference attendance. We hope to see you there! |
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TT064 – Lessons from RCAP’s
Private Well Technical Assistance Network |
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In TT064, we bring you another private well-focused episode. Our guest is Cindy Brookes, a seasoned technical assistance provider at the Great Lakes Community Action Partnership, a division of RCAP. In this role, Cindy has assessed over 300 private wells and counseled well owners on how to proceed with their well challenges, and made significant use of the Private Well and Spring Assessment Tool that our team developed in conjunction with RCAP. Cindy tells Jennifer and Steve about the ins and outs of the job, as well as the importance of these assessments in the quest to more widely educate well owners. |
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Featured Webinars & Training |
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The Perfect Pump Chamber
November 19 | 1:00 pm ET | Infiltrator Water Technologies
Pump chambers and pump tanks play a significant role in decentralized systems. This presentation will review the necessary elements of chamber & tank design, as well as the components, operations & maintenance, and safety provisions for a pump chamber.
Register here »
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Septic System Finances
November 25 | 12:00 pm ET | Penn State Extension
During the final session of Penn State Extension's Fall 2025 Septic System webinar series, participants will explore the typical costs of installation and maintenance, potential long-term savings, and available financial assistance programs for homeowners.
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Operation, Maintenance and Inspection
of Onsite Wastewater Systems
December 9 | 1:00 pm ET |
Environmental Finance Center Network
This one-hour webinar introduces the key components of operating, maintaining, and inspecting onsite wastewater systems. Attendees will learn how septic tanks & drain fields function, essential inspection tasks, common problems, and information about determining the size of systems.
More info here »
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Hidden Safety Factors in Onsite Wastewater – From Design to Installation: Including A Year in Review
December 17 | 1:00 pm ET | Infiltrator Water Technologies
Decentralized wastewater systems are built with multiple safety factors that enhance long-term performance and environmental protection. This presentation highlights these hidden safeguards and contrasts them with the vulnerabilities of centralized systems. It also features a “Year in Review” segment, addressing the questions submitted by Infiltrator webinar attendees over the past year.
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Highlights from Onsite Installer |
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Navigating Tariffs: A Survival Guide for Contractors
As tariffs continue to effect the world economy and the supply chains of various contractors, Onsite Installer consulted with plumbing expert Nate Agentis to share ways for septic contractors to navigate tariffs. Agentis shares what tariffs mean for the industry, strategies to cope with them, how distributors can retain contractor loyalty, and how to effectively use pricing flexibility.
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Septic Tanks: Don't Make These Mistakes
The Environmental Finance Center Network has created a new short video to illustrate how not taking care of a septic system can be a costly mistake for homeowners. the video also covers what to do to keep systems healthy and functioning. At two minutes long, it's a great quick resource to share with homeowners still learning how to manage their septic systems.
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| Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference 2026 Proceedings: Papers and Presentations
Hosted by the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
NOWRA has made selects paper & posters, and most presentations, from last month's Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference available for free viewing and downloading. Even if you weren't able to attend the conference yourself, there is still a treasure trove of information to explore in these documents. We will be working on adding them to our Resource Library, but in the meantime, you can explore them all yourself at NOWRA's 2025 Conference Proceedings page!
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