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.
2026 Class Registration
Registration will open Monday, February 2nd at 9 AM.
Registration is Moving to Canvas
This year we have moved to a new registration system through Canvas at 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. These course pages are not published yet, but 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.
News
2026 UOWA Conference - Registration Now Open
The 2026 Utah Onsite Wastewater Association (UOWA) Annual Conference registration, lodging information, and a tentative agenda are now available.
Dates: February 5-6, 2026
Location: Utah State University, Brigham City Campus
989 S Main St, Brigham City, UT 84302
Judy Sims Receives Lynn Thatcher Award
September 19, 2025
Judy Sims received the Lynn Thatcher Award from the Utah Environmental Health Association. The award is given to honor someone outside the association who has made significant contributions in the field of environmental health.
A Public Health Hero: USU's Judy Sims Recognized
The Bear River Health Department named Sims a 2023 Public Health Hero for Environmental Health Services. This award recognizes her outstanding dedication to environmental science and public health.
Judy Sims Receives Calvin K. Sudweeks Award
On June 26, 2019, the Utah Division of Water Quality honored Judy Sims, coordinator of the Utah On-Site Wastewater Treatment Training Program, with the Calvin K. Sudweeks Award.