DecentralizedWastewater.org Newsletter for April 2025
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Join Us at the Private Well Conference!
Last reminder from our sister program, the Private Well Class: Registration for this spring's Private Well Conference in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, is open! If your work touches upon both private wells and septic systems, we encourage you to consider attending our conference, scheduled for May 20-22 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Registration is completely free!
Check out our recent blog post covering what the Private Well Conference offers those who work in septic-related professions such as health department staff, lab personnel, extension education, environmental and public health, and academic research »
And find the registration form, programming, and travel information below at PrivateWellClass.org!
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NOWRA + RCAP Workshops & Train-the-Trainer Sessions
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As part of the partnership between the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) and NOWRA National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA), the two organizations recently announced a series of free workshops and train-the-trainer sessions to be held across the country. The first workshop was held in early April in Des Moines, Iowa, and three more are upcoming in April, May, and June.
These sessions include:
🟠 Decentralized System Operation and Maintenance
📍 Nashua, New Hampshire
📅 April 22-25, 2025
🟠 Strategies for Addressing Onsite Difficult Sites for Septic System Professionals
📍 University Place, Washington State
📅 May 13-15, 2025
🟠 Operations & Maintenance for Decentralized Wastewater Systems
📍 University of Maryland, Maryland
📅 June 10-12, 2025
More detailed information on the Nashua and University Place events can be found in our "Featured Events" section later in this newsletter. You can also find this information at the link below; in addition to the locations, dates, and topics of upcoming workshops through the spring of 2026.
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WWETT Show 2026 Call for Presentations Is Open
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The WWETT Show 2025 just passed, but it's not too early to start looking forward to next year's show! The Call for Presentations has recently opened, and the show is seeking both new and experienced speakers to present engaging sessions at WWETT26, scheduled for February 16-19, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Topics of interest include:
All presentation submissions are due by Friday, May 9, 2025. Read more about the requirements, expectations, and benefits at the WWETT Show website.
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Seasonal Care for Septic Systems: The Most Important Springtime Tasks
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Each new season presents new tasks to manage and challenges to tackle for septic system owners — even spring, with the relief in weather it brings about after a long winter. There is plenty that an attentive septic owner can and should do each spring to ensure their system stays in the best working order possible, though many may not realize it. This blog post goes over some of the most important points of springtime septic care to communicate to homeowners.
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Tap Talk Episode 57 – Examining Well Water Standards, Sampling, and Research in Minnesota’s Dakota County |
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In February, we welcomed another deeply knowledgeable Minnesotan to Tap Talk! Vanessa Demuth, geologist and well inspector in Minnesota's Dakota County, chatted with Steve and Jennifer about the county’s strict standards for well water, other services available to county well owners, unique pollutants in the area, and more.
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Rainwater Harvesting: Overview and Solutions for Capturing Rainwater
April 16 | 1:00 pm ET | Infiltrator Water Technologies
This presentation will review the process of collecting and storing rainwater for reuse in order to reduce reliance on conventional water sources. The session will provide an overview of the benefits of rainwater harvesting, system design, and necessary components. It is approved for one credit hour for various onsite licenses in Iowa, Maine, New Hampshire; the REHS license in Georgia; and engineering licenses in Florida and New York.
Register here »
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Septic System Basics for Homeowners
April 17 | 5:30 pm CT | Communities Unlimited
This training is for homeowners with a septic system who want to understand how to maintain it effectively and avoid costly repairs. It may also be beneficial for individuals considering purchasing a property with a septic systems.
Register here »
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Decentralized System Operation and Maintenance
April 23-24 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET | Nashua, MA |
RCAP Solutions
The goal of this in-person training course is workforce development related to system management including the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of decentralized systems. The course describes fundamental concepts of wastewater characteristics and treatment processes and illustrates the importance of periodic operation and maintenance to ensure longevity and optimal performance. Attendance at both days of the workshop is required.
Register here »
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How to Manage Your Septic System
April 24 | 5:30 pm PT | Reno, NV | RCAC
Learn how to manage a septic system at this in-person training session in Reno. More info to come.
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Designing Residential AdvanTex®
May 7 | 9:00 am PT | Online | Orenco Systems
AdvanTex Treatment Systems work well in a variety of locations and situations. In this webinar, Orenco will review the application, design, and benefits of using AdvanTex on residential properties. Attendees should have a basic understanding of standard septic system installation and design.
Register here »
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Strategies for Addressing Onsite Difficult Sites for System Professionals
May 13-15 | 8:00 am PT | University Place, WA | RCAC
This advanced course is designed for onsite system professionals with a foundational understanding of onsite wastewater treatment systems, including soil evaluation and system design. It focuses on providing solutions for new construction and teaches techniques for how to expand or repair failing onsite and decentralized wastewater systems.
Register here »
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Featured Podcast from Orenco |
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PFAS Is a Real Concern
Make It Clear: Why You Can't Just Flush and Forget
In this episode of Orenco's podcast, Adam Link of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies comes on the show to discuss the ongoing challenge of PFAS, the role his agency & the state of California have in combating them, and how public awareness & individual action can make a difference.
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| The Onsite Journal: Spring 2025
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Assocation
In NOWRA's latest edition of their Onsite Journal (released three times a year), read about onsite wastewater treatment in the Black Belt Region of Alabama, a wrap-up of the 2024 Onsite Wastewater Megaconference, legislative updates, and more.
Read here »
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