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Fall 2024 Photo Caption Contest!

Fall 2024 Photo Caption Contest!
This is your chance to win a $50.00 Casey's Gift card! Please keep your suggestion for this picture "printable" whether it's funny, clever or serious. If your suggestion is chosen it will appear in the Fall 2024 issue of the IOWWA "Onsite Obsersvor" newsletter. Submit your caption for this photo by October 5th to penny@iowwa.com more

Summer 2024 Photo Caption Contest

Summer 2024 Photo Caption Contest
Summer Photo Caption Contest! The lucky winner is Jayme Arkfeld from Arkfeld Water Services, "With this new device, I guarantee your cup will be half empty, NOT full!" Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, Guthrie County ... more

Spring 2024 Photo Caption Contest!

Spring 2024 Photo Caption Contest!
Spring Photo Caption Contest! The lucky winner is Dan Bush from Drain Doctor. "This is my very first autograph, I'm SO excited!" Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, Guthrie County Health Services (2019 conference contest); Tammy ... more

Winter 2023 Photo Caption Contest!

Winter 2023 Photo Caption Contest!
Winter Photo Caption Contest! The lucky winner is Toby Welch, REHS, Dallas County Health Department. "I successfully unplugged this sewer line by hand, can I get a high five?" Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, ... more

Fall Photo Caption Contest!

Fall Photo Caption Contest!
Fall Photo Caption Contest! The lucky winner is David Rhodes, Wayne Co. Environmental Health, "If you're sure you want it on the roof than I'm your guy!" Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, Guthrie County ... more

Summer Photo Caption Contest

Summer Photo Caption Contest
Summer Photo Caption Contest! The lucky winner is Carie Steinbron Sparks, Grundy County Environmental Health with the caption "If we lift this thing back and there are snakes..you're on your own cuz I am RUNNING!!!!" Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water ... more

Spring Photo Caption Contest

Spring Photo Caption Contest
Spring Photo Caption Contest! The lucky winner is Marty Bennett, Bennett Backhoe and Repair with the caption “Toss the spade like this and it will stick eeeevery time!" Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, Guthrie County ... more

Winter Photo Caption Contest

Winter Photo Caption Contest
Winter Photo Caption Contest!    The lucky winner is Sherrie Wilson, Sac County Environmental/Zoning with the caption “I just don’t understand how that got in there!”  Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, Guthrie County Health Services ... more

Fall Photo Caption Contest

Fall Photo Caption Contest
Fall Photo Caption Contest!    The lucky winner is Dani Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services, with the caption "As you can see my supply chain is missing a link!"    Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, ... more

Summer 2022 Photo Caption Contest

Summer 2022 Photo Caption Contest
Summer Photo Caption Contest!    The lucky winner is Sherrie Wilson, Sac County Environmental/Zoning with the caption "Kick to the left and do-si-do around the shovel!" Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, Guthrie County Health Services ... more

Spring 2022 Photo Caption Contest

Spring 2022 Photo Caption Contest
Spring Photo Caption Contest!   The lucky winner is Mike Stringham, Guthrie County Health Services with the caption "Heck of a night crawler farm, Ted!" Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, Guthrie County Health Services (2019 ... more

Winter 2021 Photo Caption Contest

Winter 2021 Photo Caption Contest
Winter 2021 Photo Caption Contest!    Dan Miller, RS, Jefferson County Environmental Health is the lucky winter with the caption "Looks and feels like dirt to me, maybe we should taste it to make sure." Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter ... more

FALL 2021 PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST

FALL 2021 PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST
Fall 2021 Photo Caption Contest!    Tammy McKeever, Clay County Environmental Health, Spencer IA is the lucky winner of the fall 2021 photo caption contest.  “Maybe if we all put our hands on our hips and tilt our heads it will work!” Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions ... more

IOWWA - 2022 Conference!

Plans for the 2022 IOWWA conference (and pre-conference are being finalized.   Check out the session presenters, exhibitors, sponsors and conference details on the IOWWA Conference page found in the "Trainings & Events" tab.    You can also now register for the conference on the Trainings and Events, :"Upcoming trainings" page. more

Installation Overview Course and CIOWTS Test Planned!

The Installation Overview Course will be held Tues., Dec. 7 and Wed., Dec. 8, 2021 at the Arlington Community Event Center, 853 Main St., Arlington IA.  The CIOWTS test is scheduled in the afternoon on Wed., Dec. 8, 2021 at the same location.   Details are on the IOWWA website 'Certification" page.   You can also register online for the course and pay the test fee.  The CIOWTS Application cannot be completed online however is available for download on the Certificate page.  It must be submitted to IOWWA prior to Nov. 15, 2021. more

Summer 2021 Photo Caption Contest

Summer 2021 Photo Caption Contest
Summer 2021 Photo Caption Contest!    The winner of the 2021 summer photo caption contest is Dan Miller, RS, Jefferson County Environmental Health.  His caption is "I don't know, does that look level to you?"  He is the lucky winner of a $50 Casey's gift card.  Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R ... more

SPRING PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST!

SPRING PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST!
SPRING PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST!   The winner of the 2021 spring photo caption contest is Doug Woodyard, Septic Solutions, LLC, Estherville IA with the winning caption "Yay, a new waterpark close to home!".  He is the lucky winner of a $50 Casey's gift card.  Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic ... more

Winter 2020 Photo Caption Contest

Winter 2020 Photo Caption Contest
The winner of the 2020 winter photo caption contest is Tammy McKeever, CEHT, Clay County Environmental Health, Zoning, Safety & EMS with the winning caption "Anyone for Whack a Mole?".  She is the lucky winner of a $50 Casey's gift card.  (Darwin Bengford, Municipal Supply, is pictured). Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R ... more

Fall 2020 Photo Caption Contest

Fall 2020 Photo Caption Contest
The winner of the fall 2020 photo caption contest is Dani Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services, with the caption "They don't know it yet, but the free beer is this way!".  Congratulations Dani!  Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 ... more

Fall workshops are now scheduled!

IOWWA has now scheduled workshops for fall, 2020.  Go to the "Trainings and Events" page.  more

2020 Annual Conference Photo Caption Winner

2020 Annual Conference Photo Caption Winner
The winner of the 2020 IOWWA Annual Conference photo caption contest is Lee Swank, MMS Consultants, Iowa City IA.    Her winning caption was "And these are the ingredients for the breakfast smoothie of septic champions.”   Lee is the lucky winner of $50.00 cash.   more

Winter 2019 Photo Caption Contest

Winter 2019 Photo Caption Contest
The winner of the winter 2019 photo caption contest is Kelly Amador, Black Hawk County Public Health, with the caption "This would hold so much beer!".  Congratulations Kelly!   Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, Guthrie ... more

Fall 2019 Photo Caption Contest

Fall 2019 Photo Caption Contest
The lucky winner of the fall photo caption contest is Sherrie Wilson, Sac County Environmental Health, Sac City, IA.   The winning caption:  What’s the problem, it should be water tight!” Lucky past winners are:   Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent ... more

EPA Announces Septic Smart Week - Sept. 16-20, 2019

The EPA septic systems outreach web site has printable flyers and information for the Septic Smart Week, September 16-20, 2019.    Select EPA Septic Smart Week.   more

Summer 2019 Photo Caption Contest

Summer 2019 Photo Caption Contest
The winner for the Summer Photo Caption Contest is Carie Sager, Grundy County Environmental Health!  "I'm not sure what all thee people are touching, but I'm going to keep my hands right here in my pockets!" Lucky past winners are:   Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme ... more

"From the Field” Column Submission

Have a funny, enlightening or true story of industry learning to share? Consider being the next contributor to the “From the Field” column in IOWWA's quarterly Onsite Observer! Learning from each other can save everyone time, energy and money. If you have a story about your work experience that may be beneficial (informative or just plain amusing) to others, please contact pam@schoffner.com, editor, IOWWA Onsite Observer newsletter.   She’ll work with you to gather information and write the story for the IOWWA newsletter. more

New workshop added for new installers!

Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (check-in 7:30 AM; lunch provided) (Rain date is Thursday, May 23) Location: Tim Rozendaal Residence, 1650 County Line Road, Otley IA CE hours:  6.0 – approved for CIOWTS credential and Time of Transfer Inspectors Content:  This workshop is geared towards new onsite installers and others with less than a year of experience to the onsite wastewater industry.  The focus is on installation practices on various types of soil absorption trenches.   Several major topics will be covered and include 1) Locating and Septic System Layout 2) Pipe Fittings and Pipe Installation 3) Tank and pump Installation 4) ... more

Winter Photo Caption Contest!

Spring Photo Caption Contest!    This is your chance to win a $50.00 Casey’s Gift card!  Please keep your suggestion for this picture "printable" for the Summer 2024 issue of the IOWWA "Onsite Observer" newsletter. Funny, clever, serious - submit your caption for this photo by May 1st to penny@iowwa.com. more

Winter Photo Caption Contest!

Winter Photo Caption Contest!
Winter Photo Caption Contest!    The lucky winner is Toby Welch, REHS, Dallas County Health Department, Adel. " I successfully unplugged this sewer line by hand, can I get a high five?" Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 ... more

Spring Photo Caption Contest!

This is your chance to win a $50.00 Casey's Gift card! Please keep your suggestion for this picture "printable" whether it's funny and clever or serious and it will appear in the summer 2024 issue of the IOWWA "Onsite Observer" newsletter. Submit our caption for this photo by May 1st to contactus@iowwa.com more

Spring 2024 Photo Caption Contest!

This is your chance to win a $50.00 Casey's Gift card! Please keep your suggestions for this picture "printable" whether it's funny, cleaver or serious. If chosen it will appear in the summer 2024 issue of the IOWWA "Onsite Observer" newsletter. Submit your caption for this photo by May 1st to contactus@iowwa.com more

Spring 2024 Photo Caption Contest!

This is your chance to win a $50.00 Casey's Gift card! Please keep your suggestions "printable" whether it's funny, clever or serious. If chosen it will appear in the summer 2024 issue of the IOWWA "Onsite Observer" newsletter. Submit your caption for this photo by May 1st to contactus@iowwa.com more

Spring 2024 Photo Caption Contest!

This is your chance to win a $50.00 Casey's Gift card! Please keep your suggestions "printable" whether it's funny, clever or serious. If your suggestion is chosen it will appear in the summer 2024 issue of the IOWWA "Onsite Observer" newsletter. Submit your caption for this photo by May 1st to contactus@iowwa.com more

Spring 2024 Photo Caption Contest!

This is your chance to win a $50.00 Casey's Gift card! more

2019 IOWWA Workshops

The 2019 IOWWA workshops are listed in the Trainings and Events tab.  Sign up today! more

Spring 2019 Photo Caption Contest

Spring 2019 Photo Caption Contest
The winner for the spring 2019 photo caption contest is Tammy McKeever, Clay County Environmental Health with the caption "Meanwhile on Oak Island……We ain’t found crap". Lucky past winners are:   Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest); Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions (fall 2018 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (winter 2018 contest; Kent Irwin, ... more

Winter 2019 Photo Caption Contest

Winter 2019 Photo Caption Contest
The winner for the winter 2018 photo caption contest is Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services!  His caption will appear in the Spring 2019 issue of the IOWWA Onsite Observer newsletter.  "I believe this must be their first Roe-D-Hoe! Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall 2017 contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference contest); Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 contest).; Katie Resor, R & R ... more

2019 Conference Photo Caption Contest Winner!

2019 Conference Photo Caption Contest Winner!
The winner for the 2019 Annual Conference Photo Caption Contest is Kent Irwin, Guthrie County Health Services, Guthrie Center IA. How do I get my glasses out of there without making a scene! Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference photo caption contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 photo caption contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 photo caption contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall l2017 photo caption contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference photo caption contest); and Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 photo caption contest), Katie Resor, ... more

Spring 2019 CIOWTS TEST IS SCHEDULED!

Information for the upcoming Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS) credentialing test can be found on the "Certification" tab.    Online registration is available for the Installation Overview Course being held prior to the test on April 16-17, 2019 at the Ziegler CAT Education Center, Altoona IA The CIOWTS Test Application must be submitted by April 2, 2019.   You can download the test application "Certification" tab on the IOWWA web site.    Online completion of the test application is not available and is separate from the registration for the Installation Overview course and payment for the test. more

CIOWTS Test Scheduled during 2019 Conference

CIOWTS Test Scheduled during 2019 Conference
The Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS0 credentialing test is scheduled for Tuesday, January 8, 2019 just prior to the IOWWA Annual Conference.    Register and pay for the Basic or Advanced Level Test on the Trainings and Events tab, Upcoming Trainings.   The CIOWTS Test Application must be submitted prior to the test.  more

IOWWA 2019 CONFERENCE

Registration is open for the 2019 IOWWA Conference.    Go to the Trainings and Events tab and scroll through the "Upcoming Trainings"! more

Fall 2018 Photo Caption Contest

Fall 2018 Photo Caption Contest
The lucky winner of a $50.00 Casey's gas card was Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions, LLC. with the winning caption  "No joke - it was THIS big!" Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference photo caption contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 photo caption contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 photo caption contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall l2017 photo caption contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference photo caption contest); and Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 photo caption contest). more

Spring 2018 Photo Caption Contest

Spring 2018 Photo Caption Contest
The winner of the Spring 2018 photo caption contest is Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health.   The winning caption is: "Forget the bucket boys!  We're just gonna trench these line with the trax today! Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference photo caption contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (spring 2017 photo caption contest); Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (summer 2017 photo caption contest) and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (fall l2017 photo caption contest); Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Services (2018 conference photo caption contest); and Carie Sager, Grundy County Zoning/Environmental Health (spring 2018 photo caption contest). ... more

2018 Conference Photo Caption Contest Winner

2018 Conference Photo Caption Contest Winner
The winner for the 2018 Conference Photo Caption Contest is Jayme Arkfeld, Arkfeld Water Service.   Jayme submitted the caption: "At the end of this conference, you will be able to drink this treated, filtered water.  Believe me!” Lucky past winners are:  Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 conference photo caption contest);  Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (Spring 2017 photo caption contest); and Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health (Summer 2017 photo caption contest); and Nate Tirevold, Beemer Companies (Fall 2017 photo caption contest). more

Like us on Facebook!

IOWWA now has a Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/IOWWA.     You will see info about upcoming events and announcements! more

Summer 2017 Photo Caption Contest Winner!

Summer 2017 Photo Caption Contest Winner!
The winner for the Summer 2017 Photo Caption Contest is Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health.    She submitted the caption:  "Pole vaulting gone wrong"! Lucky past winners are Jon Cornish, West Central Services (2017 Conference photo caption contest) and Steve Anderson, Kossuth County Environmental Health (Spring 2017 photo caption contest). more

Welcome to the new Website

Welcome to the new Website
We are excited to provide this informative web site as a service to our members and the public. The web site has a very easy to use search function to find members based on a zip code search, with access to members with the Certified Installer Onsite Waste Water Treatment Systems (CIOWTS) certification.   You are able to preview and register on-line for upcoming training events. The site also allows you to sign up and pay your membership dues on-line. more