NOWRA is the largest organization in the U.S. dedicated to representing the onsite and decentralized wastewater industry. Our mission is advancing sustainable decentralized wastewater infrastructure through advocacy and professional development, to protect public and environmental health
October 25 - October 28, 2026 Westminster, Colorado In cooperation with CPOW Call for Abstracts CLOSED! Watch for registration information coming late this spring.
Conference InformationTaught by industry experts, NOWRA's Academy offerings cover the fundamentals of the profession as well as advanced training in multiple topics.
Available to Members and Non-Members alike.
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News EventsNOWRA today applauded the introduction of the Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to modernize the Reagan-era formula used to distribute Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) dollars to states.
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Check out the Summer 2026 Onsite Journal. Available online now and coming to your mailboxes soon!
Read More about Summer 2026 Onsite Journal Now AvailableNOWRA Board of Directors nominations are open from now through August 14, 2026. In order for it to remain strong, vibrant and relevant, NOWRA needs dedicated leaders who are committed to the success of the onsite/decentralized wastewater industry through service on the
NOWRA Board of Directors. We invite you to consider nominating either yourself or someone else who you believe would be an effective leader for NOWRA.
Watch for information about 2026 Legislative plans.
NOWRA is active in lobbying for policies and increased funding in support of onsite / decentralized treatment systems.
Mark your calendar! SepticSmart Week is September 14-18, 2026. Each year the EPA uses SepticSmart Week to reach out to homeowners and communities, to care for and maintain their septic systems. Learn more about septic system care and maintenance and practice year round. View NOWRA's 2025 Septic Smart Proclamation.
