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SepticSmart Week


Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ raises awareness for every September alongside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). SepticSmart Week is focused on getting homeowners and communities to care for and maintain their septic systems. During SepticSmart Week, U.S. EPA seeks to inform homeowners on proper septic system care and maintenance, assist local agencies in promoting homeowner education and awareness, and educate local decision-makers about infrastructure options to improve and sustain their communities.

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Other Wastewater Resources and Programs

  • Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS): Through a cooperative agreement with U.S. EPA, Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ worked with various partner groups to develop a national credential to certify installers of onsite wastewater treatment systems (CIOWT). While Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ no longer offers the examination, the CIOWTS designation is still recognized and maintained by Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ through its credential maintenance program. Many practicing credential holders have chosen to maintain their credential through ongoing education and Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ will continue to support those individuals who hold the credential. For more information about where the CIOWTS exam can be taken, as well as a list of current active CIOWTS credential holders, please click here.