CERTIFIED INSTALLER OF ONSITE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS (CIOWTS)
The primary purpose of the certification is to set a standard of practice and create a baseline of knowledge for onsite wastewater system installations. Counties throughout the state of Iowa are encouraged to adopt regulations providing for licensing of installers and to require certification through IOWWA. We are pleased to announce that Washington County has now been added to the list of counties requiring the CIOWTS credential for installers. Counties requiring the CIOWTS credential are Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Floyd, Butler, Bremer, Linn and Washington.
Through a contract with the National Environment Health Association (NEHA), IOWWA will process all test applications for those testing for and receiving the CIOWTS credential in Iowa. IOWWA will also manage all CIOWTS renewals for those holding the CIOWTS credential.
IOWWA members and Associate Members who successfully pass the CIOWTS exam will automatically receive IOWWA Board Certified Installer status.
Holders in good standing of the NEHA CIOWTS credential on Jan. 1, 2011 will be allowed, on their renewal date, to renew with IOWWA, NEHA or both. This renewal will require that 12 CE hours have been obtains within the previous credential cycle. Recently adopted by the IOWWA Board of Directors, all holders of the CIOWTS credential who subsequently renew with IOWWA will be required to obtain 12 CE hours for the following two (2) year credentialing period instead of 18 CE hours.