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What is NOWRA?
The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) is the largest organization within the U.S. dedicated to educating and representing members within the onsite and decentralized industry.  Our members include educators, regulators, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and other parties dedicated to protecting water resources and the environment.  More information....    ....
About Onsite Waste Water Technology
  "Onsite wastewater management system" (also called a“Decentralized system”), has become a commonly-used term to describe a wastewater treatment system that treats and disperses wastewater at or near its source. Decentralized systems include systems which serve individual homes (often known as a "Septic System"), a cluster of homes, a subdivision or small community as well as commercial and industrial complexes. These systems take advantage of the vast capacity of soil to remove or transform pollutants that are in the effluent as it percolates through the soil thereby maintaining the quality and quantity of our groundwater. By definition, onsite wastewater management systems are a ‘green technology’ because treated effluent recharges local aquifers. More
 
Be SepticSmart!

SepticSmart Week 2019 sealSepticSmart Week is annual event which focuses on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems. However, it's important to be smart about your septic system year round. Neglect your septic system at your own peril! A malfunctioning septic system can cost thousands of dollars to repair. EPA has developed an impressive list of items to help you and your community be SepticSmart!

If you are a homeowner looking to better understand your septic system and how to take care of it, click here.

If you are a wastewater professional, NOWRA State Affiliate or community organization looking for ways to educate homeowners about their septic systems, click here.
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NOWRA is partnering with its affiliated state partners to offer members a new option for obtaining the continuing education they need. Details

NOWRA Welcomes Ohio Onsite Wastewater Association as its Newest State Affiliate!. Visit OOWA website


We have partnered with the Powderhorn Agency to offer an improved version of E&O insurance at very affordable rates. Details

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Which of NOWRA's primary advocacy/lobbying goals is most important to you personally?
Increase the share of new construction which uses onsite treatment
Seek to change policies at EPA which discriminate against the use of onsite wastewater
Secure a larger share of federal funding for wastewater infrastructure