Since 1998, the Utah On-Site Wastewater Treatment Training Program at Utah State University's Utah Water Research Laboratory, has provided training to health department staff, site evaluators, general contractors, engineers, system designers and others in on-site wastewater treatment. The State of Utah initiated a certification program for on-site wastewater professionals and the training program provides training workshops in support of that certification program. Those involved in the development of new housing sites, including system designers, installers, regulators and city and county planners are trained in correct principles of planning, design, material and systems selection, and system installation for on-site wastewater treatment systems currently allowed under Utah code. These programs provide public education, awareness, and training in installation and operation that can help to reduce misuses and failures of on-site wastewater treatment systems.
2027 Class Registration
The 2027 class registration will open in late January or early February. Spring classes are expected to start around early April and run through June. Fall classes are expected to start around late August and run through late October or early November.
Complete the form below to be notified when the 2027 class schedule is available and class registration opens. Classes fill up fast, so we recommend signing up early once registration opens.
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Registration is Now on Canvas
Registration is now on Canvas through Utah State University. All participants will have access to a Canvas course page for each class that will have general information about the course and instructors, and other helpful information. Registrants will receive a link to the page through email once the page is published.
Class Registration & Questions
Andi Dolinsky-Webb
Project Coordinator
435-797-9617
onsitewastewater@usu.edu
Contact Andi Dolinsky-Webb for any questions about the Onsite Wastewater Treatment Training Program, including class registration, certification questions, or payment.
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