Bell Awarded 2022 Otis Award
The 2022 Richard J. Otis Industry Achievement Award was given to former NOWRA President, James Bell at the 2022 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference.
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NOWRA is the largest organization in the U.S. dedicated to representing the onsite and decentralized wastewater industry. We work to protect water resources and promote the economic, environmental, and public health benefits of septic systems.
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2023 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference
October 22 - October 25, 2023
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Hampton, Virginia Hosted by NOWRA, VOWRA, SORA & NAWT
Call for Abstracts Coming SOON!
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We held a successful Legislative Fly-in virtually on April 5 & 6, 2022. Watch for information about 2023 plans.
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Be SepticSmart!
2022 marked the 10th anniversary of SepticSmart Week. 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 EPA's Press Release.
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News EventsNOWRA Celebrates 10th Anniversary of SepticSmart Week
SepticSmart Week is September 19-23, 2022. Learn how you can help promote SepticSmart Week this week and year round.
Read More2022 Fall Onsite Journal Issue is Here!
Check out the latest issue of the Onsite Journal featuring 2022 Mega-Conference Preview, a technical article on cesspools in Hawaii, state and legislative updates, Industry News, and more!
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