DecentralizedWastewater.org Newsletter for September 2024 |
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Happy SepticSmart Week!
The big week is here! We hope you already have a plan in place for celebrating this week and communicating the ideals of the SepticSmart program, but it's certainly not too late to whip something together if you still need to. See our shortlist of some of our favorite resources to share with homeowners here:
SepticSmart Week is also a great time to spread the word to your colleagues about DecentralizedWastewater.org and the resources we provide to decentralized/onsite/septic system professionals. Here's links to the resources we provide:
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Follow Us On Social Media! |
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We joined social media just in time for SepticSmart Week! Give us a follow on Facebook, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay connected and keep up with our program. Find our pages at these links ⬇️ |
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Don't Forget the SepticSmart Quick Tips! |
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A key part of the EPA's SepticSmart messaging and programming are the seven SepticSmart Quick Tips, which explain to homeowners the fundamental steps to properly caring for a septic system, how septic systems work, what not to put down the drain, the necessity of testing wells, and more.
Many homeowners remain unaware of these basic principles. It's the job of everyone in the decentralized wastewater community to teach as many septic system users about them as we can, even when it's not SepticSmart Week.
Find links to graphics and videos to explain each Quick Tips to customers here ⬇️
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Think at the Sink!
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Don't Strain Your Drain!
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Keep It Clean!
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Shield Your Field!
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Registration Still Open for WEFTEC & Onsite Mega-Conference |
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This October's major wastewater conferences are rapidly approaching! There is still time to register for both WEFTEC and the Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference. If you are planning to attend, get your registrations in ASAP and be sure to come find our teams at the conferences!
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WEFTEC 2024: Leading the Future of Water
October 5-9 || Water Environment Federation ||New Orleans, Louisiana || More info »
Attendee Registration »
Exhibitor Registration »
WEFTEC Housing hotel registration remains open until September 27.
Come see us at booth #8122, where we will be exhibiting as WaterOperator.org and can answer any questions you might have about centralized or decentralized wastewater resources! |
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Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference 2024:
Celebrating Tomorrow's Environment
Clean Water for the Future
October 20-23 || NOWRA/NAWT/SORA || Spokane, Washington || More info »
Attendee registration »
Exhibitor registration »
Early bird registration closes September 22. Book your rooms at the conference hotels by September 29!
At the mega-conference, we will be exhibiting as DecentralizedWastewater.org, and presenting Tuesday morning at 9:30 am under the Industry Needs track. Come find us and let us introduce our team!
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Blog Posts at DecentralizedWastewater.org |
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Insights from Onsite Installer
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Your Guide to SepticSmart Week 2024
By Kim Peterson
"It’s typical of a homeowner to have an 'out of sight, out of mind' approach to their septic system. When it’s functioning, what is there to think about? They don’t want to spend money to inspect and pump a system when there’s nothing wrong with it. They just don’t get it if it hasn’t been explained to them in a way they can understand. Participating in SepticSmart Week is an easy way to increase your homeowner education efforts. The Environmental Protection Agency created SepticSmart Week as an annual event focused on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of onsite septic systems — and they’ve done a lot of the hard work for you."
Read here (Free account required) » |
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Featured Podcast from
Public Health Seattle and King County
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Bridging the Gap:
Onsite Sewage/Septic Systems Miniseries
This environmental health podcast hosted by Public Health of Seattle & King County uses storytelling to help listeners understand how environmental health shows up in their lives and how we can keep our communities healthy.
In the podcast's inaugural miniseries, the hosts dove into the world of septic systems. Each episode unpacks a different element of septic. You'll hear from experts with tips on how to prolong the lifespan of your system and guidance on navigating septic failures.
Find all three episodes here »
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Being SepticSmart
September 17 | 7:00 pm CT |
University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program
This free webinar, held to celebrate SepticSmart Week, will teach property owners the basics about how their septic systems work, including how to care for and maintain a septic system so it can function during or beyond its design lifetime.
Register here » |
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Unlocking Value: The Vital Role of Proper Startups in Wastewater Treatment Projects
September 18 | 1:00 pm ET | Infiltrator Water Technologies
Join this free webinar to understand why the significance of a system startup cannot be overstated. We might think instructing contractors to simply switch on the system will suffice, right? By the end of this presentation, you'll grasp why a proper startup is invaluable for all involved parties.
Accepted for CE credit in FL, GA, IA, ME, NE, NH, NY.
Register here » |
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Basic Pump Systems
September 18 | 9 am PT | Orenco Systems
There’s a lot to consider when using a pump in a wastewater application. Even a “basic” pump system isn't necessarily quite so basic. This webinar will look at different pumping applications and the various parts of a pumping system. It will also give you some tips for a successful installation.
Accepted for CE credit in CA, FL, IA, NY, OR, RI.
Register here » |
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Decentralized Wastewater Systems:
From Planning and Design to Operations
September 18 & 19 | 2:00 pm ET | EFCN
Join EFCN for this two-part virtual training session that will provide background information on the implementation of new decentralized wastewater systems, especially as it relates to converting onsite or individual wastewater systems. Decentralized (also cluster or satellite) wastewater systems can offer a sustainable wastewater solution for converting failing or inadequate onsite/individual wastewater systems.
Register for Part 1 » || Register for Part 2 » |
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Optimizing Onsite Wastewater Systems
September 24 | 1:00 pm ET | EFCN
This free webinar will cover troubleshooting techniques, common problems and solutions, the impact of various chemicals/materials on system function, issues related to FOG, and important guidelines on what not to flush for onsite wastewater systems/septic systems.
Register here » |
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Do Your Part — Be SepticSmart!
A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems
for Tribal Communities
US Environmental Protection Agency
This 9-page guidebook from the US EPA focuses on the unique factors tribal communities and homeowners on tribal lands experience in caring for their septic systems. It contains tips for properly maintaining septic systems as well as troubleshooting for common failure causes and other maintenance issues.
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