Upcoming Trainings

IOWWA lists known upcoming training events below.   For IOWWA trainings, information is provided concerning the approved hours for continuing education so check the event description.    For trainings other than those offered by IOWWA, the "Register Now" button provides a link to the designated site. 

Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS) Credential 
Continuing Education:
You will need a total of 12.0 CE hours for renewal of the CIOWTS Certification in each 2-year credential cycle. Continuing education must be earned during the two-year credential cycle.   Events listed on the IOWWA website are pre-approved for the credential.  IOWWA will accept up to 6 CE hours of online training per CIOWTS credential cycle and 2 CE hours per credential cycle for county contractor meetings (even if multiple county contractor meetings are attended).  Detailed information concerning the CIOWTS credential can be found on the "Certification" page.

Iowa Department of Public Health – Continuing education hours earned for the IDPH plumbing licensing Plumbing and Plumbing Code Disciplines are approved the CIOWTS Credential. Submit via email to
 contactus@iowwa.com the date, location, instructor, course title and CE hours earned.

Note: For those with the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer license, refer to the Iowa DNR Operator Certification website to check your Iowa DNR Time of Transfer continuing education hours:  https://programs.iowadnr.gov/opcertweb/pages/opmenu.aspx

IOWWA - INSTALLATION OVERVIEW COURSE

Monday, December 9, 2024 - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Rexco Equipment Inc, 10995 High Life Ct SW, Cedar Rapids IA
Cost: Members: $284.00 / Non-Members: $409.00
Monday, December 9, 2024 - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Location: Rexco Equipment, Inc, 10995 High Life Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids IA
Cost: Members: $284.00 / Non-Members: $409.00 Membership Information
Monday, December 9 - Continental breakfast 7:30 AM / Workshop: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (lunch included)
Tuesday, December 10 - Continental breakfast 7:30 AM / Workshop: 8:00 AM – Noon (lunch included)
COURSE – Installation Overview: The course is a review of the testing material and is helpful in preparin
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CERTIFIED INSTALLER OF ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS (CIOWTS) TEST

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Rexco Equipment Inc, 10995 High Life Ct SW, Cedar Rapids IA
Cost: Members: $184.00 / Non-Members: $209.00
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Location: Rexco Equipment Inc, 10995 High Life Ct SW, Cedar Rapids IA
Cost: Members: $184.00 / Non-Members: $209.00

Tuesday, December 10 - Test check-in from 1:00 PM, instructions at 1:15 PM
Test will start at 1:30 PM – Basic (2-hour time limit)
TEST - Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS) Credential
The completed application must be submitted prior to December 5, 2024. A confirmation will be sent via email.
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IOWWA - January 7, 2025 Annual Pre-Conference

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids IA
Cost: Members: $175.00 / Non-Members: $200.00
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 Third NE, Cedar Rapids IA
Instructor: Jack Cooper, CEU Authority
Discipline: Safety - 2.0 CE hours:
Check-In 7:30 AM; Session 8:00 - 10:00 AM
CE Information: Safety Discipline is not approved for the CIOWTS credential or Iowa DNR Time of Transfer.
Discipline: Plumbing Code - 2.0 CE hours.
Discipline: Plumbing - 4.0 CE hours.
Check-in 10:15 AM; Session 10:30 AM to 5:00 AM (light lunch provided)
CE Information: Plumbing Code a
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DMACC - Onsite Wastewater Training for New County Sanitarians - Pre-Conference

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids IA
Cost: Members: $25.00 / Non-Members: $25.00
DMACC Pre-Conference - Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Onsite Wastewater Training for New County Sanitarians
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids IA
Schedule: Check-In 8:00 AM; Session 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor: Aimee Devereaux
Description: This 6-hour training will focus on basic onsite wastewater program management for Sanitarians/Environmental Health Specialists with 3 years or less experience. All levels of experience are we
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IOWWA - January 8-9, 2025 Annual Conference

Wed. Jan. 8 - 7:00 AM Registration open, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sessions; 5.0 CE hours available; President's Reception 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Thurs., Jan. 9 - 7:00 AM Registration Open; 7:30 - 3:00 PM Sessions; 4.0 CE hours available; 12:00 Noon - 1:15 PM IOWWA Annual Business Meeting.
Fee Members: *175.00/Non-Members: $350.00
** 2025 Membership fee must be paid to use conference member fee (membership expires December 31, 2024)
Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids IA.
Phone: 319-731-4444. Room Rate: $153.00, plus tax and fees. Block cut-off: December 2, 2024.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids IA

Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids IA
Cost: Members: $175.00 / Non-Members: $350.00
IOWWA - January 8-9, 2025 Annual Conference
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ORENCO SYSTEMS - Onsite Wastewater Webinars

Orenco Systems has scheduled webinars that are approved for the CIOWTS credential continuing education. Select the "Register Now" link to be re-directed to the Orenco training web site. Trainings listed in the "Residential Webinars" are approved for the CIOWTS continuing education. NOTE: CE hours are available for Iowa DNR Time of Transfer. Contact Cory Frank, email: cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or call 515-689-7941 for pre-approval.
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
Orenco Systems has scheduled webinars that are approved for the CIOWTS credential continuing education. Select the "Register Now!" link to be re-directed to the Orenco training web site. Trainings listed in the "Residential Webinars" are approved for CIOWTS continuing education. NOTE: CE hours are available for Iowa DNR Time of Transfer. Contact Cory Frank at cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or call 515-689-7941 for pre-approval.
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DMACC ONSITE WASTEWATER TRAINING

The "Register Now" will re-direct you to the DMACC Onsite Wastewater Training Center website. Workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and Iowa DNR Time of Transfer. Fees are determined and paid to DMACC.

Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
The "Register Now" will re-direct you to the DMACC Onsite Wastewater Training Center website. Workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and Iowa DNR Time of Transfer. Fees are determined and paid to DMACC.
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Infiltrator Water Technologies Webinars

Infiltrator Water Technologies "upcoming" webinars are approved for the CIOWTS credential continuing education. Select the "Register Now" link to be re-directed to the Infiltrator Water Technologies training web site. NOTE: Continuing education hours are available for the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer licensing. Contact Cory Frank at cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or call 515-689-7941 for pre-approval.
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
Infiltrator Water Technologies "upcoming" webinars are approved for the CIOWTS credential continuing education. Select the "Register Now" link to be re-directed to the Infiltrator Water Technologies training web site. NOTE: Continuing education hours are available for the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer licensing. Contact Cory Frank at cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or call 515-689-7941 for pre-approval.
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National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA)

NOWRA online workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer License. Refer to the NOWRA website for course titles, registration and fees. Fees are paid directly to NOWRA. If you have questions about the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer approved workshops, contact Cory Frank, Iowa DNR. Email: cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or by phone 515-689-7941.
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
NOWRA online workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer License. Refer to the NOWRA website for course titles, registration and fees. Fees are paid directly to NOWRA. If you have questions about the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer approved workshops, contact Cory Frank, Iowa DNR. Email: cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or by phone 515-689-7941.
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