How to Receive Credentials

Credential Application

IOWWA PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING IOWWA INSTALLER CERTIFICATION

Realizing that a long time goal of the Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association (IOWWA) has been to offer installer certification to its members, IOWWA has entered into an agreement with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) to use its Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS) exam as a base for offering IOWWA installer certification to its members.

The primary purpose of the certification is to set a standard of practice and create a baseline of knowledge for onsite wastewater system installations.

Persons desiring to take the exam must apply to NEHA. IOWWA will sponsor the exam at its annual conference or at other times as the need arises.

There are two levels of certification that can be achieved; basic and advanced.
Applicants must achieve a minimum test score of 70%.
Upon successful completion of the exam applicants may apply to IOWWA for certification as an installer of onsite wastewater treatment systems. IOWWA will maintain a list of all certified installers on its web site

Counties throughout the state of Iowa are encouraged to adopt regulations providing for licensing of installers and to require certification by IOWWA.

In order to maintain their certification applicants, must renew their certificates every two years by completion of a minimum of 30 contact hours (clock time) of continuing education. This education must be provided by or approved by IOWWA.

While obtaining the CIOWTS is a significant personal accomplishment, it also can give the applicant an edge over the competition by showing a commitment to maintaining a higher standard of professionalism.

Fees
*Exam: Basic $95 IOWWA Members
$110 Non Members

*Advanced $110 IOWWA Members
$130 Nonmembers
* Exam fees are payable to NEHA at time of application for exam. (You must be a member of NEHA/NOWRA, all IOWWA members are a members of NOWRA)

IOWWA Certification $50 annually includes listing as certified installer on web site , wallet card and certificate.