O2WA goal is to provide a forum for research, exchange of ideas, information and technology among private industry, professionals and government policy makers and regulators. Soon to come. O2WA is in the process of developing a forum for members and provide technical reference information.
Industry partners can answer many of your questions; Oregon DEQ, Chemekata Community College, The Oregon Environmental Services Advisory Council (OESAC), The Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT), USEPA are a few resources.
Industry Forum / Town Hall Meetings
If you have a specific question and can not attend the Town Hall meetings please email info@o2wa.org and we will do our best to get back to you right away.
Oregon Rules & Regulations for Onsite Treatment Systems & Construction Standards
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.
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. Email Chemeketa Community College or call 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.
CIDWT Checklists for Installation, Operation and Maintenance and Troubleshooting
CIDWT Installation Checklists
Analysis Forms for High Strength Wastewater and Hydraulic Loading.
Fact Sheets:
Disposing of Chlorinated Water from Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
Interim Septage Storage Tanks
Procedures for Installing a New Septic System
Sand Filter and Pressure Distribution Operation and Maintenance Schedule
Septic System Alternative Treatment Technologies
Septic Systems and Stream Crossings Septic Tank Maintenance
Test Pit Preparation for Onsite Evaluations.
Tanks and Distribution Units
Drainfield Products
Alternative Treatment Technology (ATT)
Add-on Treatment Units
New or Innovative Technologies, Materials, or Designs for Onsite 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.