Septic Tanks, On-Site Sewage, Portable Toilets
Mission
- Minimize health problems related to untreated human sewage.
- Regulation and inspection of new on-site sewage management systems (septic tanks/field lines) installed annually.
- Investigation and inspection of repairs made annually to improperly functioning on-site sewage management systems.
- Education, training, and certification for environmentalists, septic tank installers, pumpers, soil scientists, geologists, and engineers involved in installing, maintaining, and repairing on-site sewage management systems.
Quick Links
Onsite Management System Rule (511-3-1)
Manual Portable Sanitation Rule (511-3-6) (Portable Toilets)
Homeowner Resources
Buying addditives/chemicals for your tank? Think again!
Guide to Septic Tanks
Hire a Certified: Installer – Pumper – Soil Classifier
Videos: Understanding Your Septic Tank
The Septic System Challenge
Contractor/Environmentalist Resources
Applications and Study Guides
Committees (Certification Review, Soil Classifiers, Technical Review)
Education and Training Courses
Manual for Onsite
Product Approvals
Residency Verification Form
Rules and Regulations Soil Classifier Info
Variance/Waiver Request Form and Instructions
Additional Information
Background and Use of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems in GA
Design Criteria for Peak Sewage Flow
Impact of Onsite Sewage Systems on Ground Water Nitrogen Program Responsibilities
Welstrom – Online Mapping Tool Septic Tanks, Wells, Soils, and More!
Additonal information
GEORGIA ONSITE WASTEWATER ASSOCIATION
GOWA TRAINING AND CEU’S
P.O. BOX 910
HARTWELL, GA 30643
PHONE: 678-646-0379
EMAIL: ashley@ashleywidener.com
WEBSITE: onsitewastewater.org
