O2WA Industry Forum / Town Hall Meetings
Town Hall meetings are scheduled each year and are held in various locations around the state. If you have a specific question and cannot attend the Town Hall meetings please email info@o2wa.org and we will do our best to get back to you right away.
Oregon DEQ Onsite Wastewater Management Program
Find out about the Onsite Wastewater Management Program
About Septic Systems
Forms & Guidelines
Rules and Regulations For Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
These rules establish requirements for the construction, alteration, repair, operation, and maintenance of onsite wastewater treatment systems. Their purpose is to restore and maintain the quality of public waters and to protect the public health and general welfare of the people of the State of Oregon.
Sewage Disposal Service Business Licensing
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issues licenses for three types of sewage disposal services with a duration not to exceed three years following the date of issuance. Installer License: an installer license is required for any person to construct or install onsite systems or parts of onsite systems or to perform the grading, excavating, or earth-moving work associated with the construction or installation of onsite systems. Pumper license: a pumper license is required for any person to pump out or clean onsite systems, including portable toilets or any part thereof, and to dispose of the material derived from the pumping out or cleaning of onsite systems or portable toilets. Installer/pumper license: the combined installer/pumper license authorizes a person to perform the work authorized by the installer and the pumper licenses.
DEQ Initial Training & Certification
Beginning on March 1, 2006, installer and maintenance provider certification is required to obtain a license. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has an inter-agency agreement with Chemeketa Community College to provide a program to train and certify onsite system installers and maintenance providers. Contact Chemeketa Community College at 503.399.5181. To re-certify, Installers and Maintenance Providers must submit proof of completion of approved CEUs to Chemeketa with a fee. Chemeketa will issue a new laminated certification card with a new certification number and expiration date. Installer and Maintenance providers who do not receive re certification within three years of their most recent certification are no longer eligible to perform construction, installation, repair or perform maintenance of onsite systems.
OESAC – Approved Classes for Continuing Education
Continued education training’s that are not approved by OESAC may not be accepted for CEUs by Oregon licensing agencies.
Oregon Construction Contractors Board
CIDWT – Onsite Consortium Checklists for Installation, Operation and Maintenance and Troubleshooting
CIDWT Installation Checklists
O&M Service Provider Checklists
Analysis Forms for High Strength Wastewater and Hydraulic Loading.
Approved Oregon Onsite Wastewater Treatments Products & Product Approval Process
Tanks and Distribution Units
Drainfield Products
Alternative Treatment Technology (ATT)
Add-on Treatment Units
New or Innovative Technologies, Materials, or Designs for Onsite Systems.
USEPA Septic Systems
Professional service providers are the front line when it comes to siting, designing, servicing, and maintaining septic (onsite) wastewater systems. This site offers many resources for professionals to promote a highly trained and competent service industry.
EPA has recently revamped its septic website to better serve homeowners, state and local officials, industry professionals, and its partner organizations. Click here.
NOWRA National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
Sections of NOWRA’s Resource Library are primarily intended for use by industry professionals.