Upcoming Webinar: Understanding Septic System Pressure Distribution
Join Alyssa Rusiecki of the Yankee Onsite Wastewater Association (YOWA) and Emily Michele Olmstead of Barnstable County for an informative 2-hour webinar on septic system pressure distribution this spring!
📌 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The fundamentals of pressure distribution and how it differs from gravity-fed systems
✔️ The benefits of pressure distribution for improved wastewater treatment and system longevity
✔️ Key design considerations, installation practices, and troubleshooting tips
✔️ How pressure distribution fits into Title 5 regulations and permitting
This session is ideal for septic system professionals, local regulators, designers, and installers looking to expand their knowledge and stay current with best practices.
📅 Date: Spring 2025 (Exact date TBD)
📍 Location: Online Webinar
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
🔗 Stay tuned for registration details!
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Upcoming In-Person Septic System Training – Hosted by YOWA
Join Bob Silva and the Yankee Onsite Wastewater Association (YOWA) later this year for an interactive, in-person septic system training designed for professionals of all experience levels—from new technicians entering the industry to seasoned inspectors looking to expand their knowledge.
📌 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Understanding Wastewater Contaminants – Types, sources, and their impact on treatment
✔️ Loading Calculations – How to determine wastewater flow and treatment capacity
✔️ Onsite Treatment Technologies – Overview of conventional and advanced systems
✔️ Site Considerations & Distribution Methods – Key factors in system design and operation
✔️ Decentralized System Management – Best practices for long-term performance and compliance
This hands-on training provides a structured, engaging learning experience, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions, interact with experts, and gain practical knowledge they can apply in the field.
📅 Date: Coming Later This Year
📍 Location: In-Person Event (Location TBD)
⏳ Duration: Full-Day Training
🔗 Stay tuned for registration details!
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In-Person Soils Training – Coming Early Summer 2025 to Western MA!
Are you new to the onsite wastewater industry or looking to strengthen your understanding of soils? Join us for an in-person soils training, led by Massachusetts Deputy Soil Scientist David Zimmerman, to gain foundational knowledge essential for working with septic systems.
📌 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Soil Basics – Understanding soil composition, texture, and structure
✔️ Site Evaluation Fundamentals – How to assess soil for onsite wastewater treatment
✔️ Percolation & Drainage Considerations – Key factors in system design
✔️ Soil Identification & Classification – Hands-on techniques for field analysis
✔️ Regulatory Insights – How soil science impacts septic system permitting and compliance
This training is ideal for new technicians, local regulators, installers, and anyone looking to expand their expertise in soil science as it relates to onsite wastewater systems.
📅 Date: May 20, 2025
📍 Location: Twin Orchard Farm, Southampton, MA
⏳ Duration: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
🔗 Stay tuned for registration details!
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I/A Systems Field Training – Cape Cod
📅 Spring 2025 – Just in Time for June’s Title 5 Renewal!
Looking to earn training contact hours before this June’s Title 5 Soil Evaluator and System Inspector renewal? Join us for an in-depth I/A (Innovative/Alternative) Systems Field Training on Cape Cod, designed to provide both classroom instruction and hands-on field experience.
📌 What to Expect:
✔️ Classroom Session – Gain a solid foundation with expert-led presentations and graphics explaining I/A system components, functions, and performance.
✔️ Vendor Presentations – Hear directly from industry professionals about the latest I/A technologies and how they apply to real-world installations.
✔️ Hands-On Field Training – Visit active I/A system sites to observe components, installations, maintenance procedures, and inspections in action.
This training is perfect for soil evaluators, system inspectors, engineers, and onsite wastewater professionals looking to enhance their expertise in advanced treatment technologies while earning renewal credits.
📍 Location: Cape Cod (Exact Location TBD)
⏳ Duration: Half-Day or Full-Day Training (Details Coming Soon)
🎯 Earn Contact Hours for Title 5 Renewal
🔗 Stay tuned for registration details!
