California On-Site Waste Water Association

Programs: Two day program developed by the national association of wastewater transporters (nawt) with funding from the us epa - providing an introduction to the field of onsite wastewater treatment. The presentation focuses on the importance of sound onsite wastewater treatment system (owts) inspection. Participants will be exposed to the function of the various components of systems from conventional gravity systems to advanced treatment systems including inspection procedures. An open book certification exam is given at the end of the day.

a two day soils/hydrology course that begins with insight into cowa's look to the future. Then the course moves into discussion on soil hydrogeology and its relationship to groundwater before exploring topics including: soil geomorphology, color, texture, structure, horizons and site evaluation. Participants will learn the components that compose a profesional soil profile description and will gain an understanding of the important role the soils play in the operation of all types of onsite wastewater systems. A valuable field component engages particpants in site layout, open trench profiling, and the opportunity to practice the evaluation of soil characteristics in various test pits under the supervision of the trainers.

pressure dosed design is an overview of the basics of designing low pressure pipe and drip dispersal systems is adapted from consortium of institutes for decentralized wastewater treatment (cidwt) materials and will help all practitioners better understand the importance of soil application rates and even distribution of primary and advanced treated effluent. The program includes materials from the california wastewater training & research center and the consortium of institutes for decentralized wastewater treatment. A valuable hands on classroom session is included.

training in order to promote environmentally and economically sound onsite wastewater management technology and practices.