National Association of Wastewater Technicians
ADVANCING THE ONSITE WASTEWATER INDUSTRY
Education, certification, professional resources,
and a national voice for the people and organizations
serving the onsite wastewater industry.
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WHAT CAN NAWT
HELP YOU DO?
Whether you're advancing your career, building your business,
maintaining your credentials, or looking for a qualified
wastewater professional, NAWT can connect you with the right
resources.
01 / MEMBERSHIP
Join NAWT
Connect with a nationwide network of wastewater professionals and access member resources, benefits, education, and industry representation.
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02 / EDUCATION
Training & Certification
Explore nationally recognized training, certification, continuing education, and professional development opportunities for the onsite wastewater industry.
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03 / DIRECTORY
Find a Technician
Search for qualified wastewater professionals and technicians using NAWT's national technician directory.
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04 / MEMBER ACCESS
Member Portal
Access your NAWT account, membership information, certifications, training history, and other member tools.
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NAWT By The Numbers
EDUCATION WITH A
NATIONAL IMPACT
For decades, NAWT has helped advance professionalism
throughout the onsite wastewater industry through
training, education, certification, and industry
collaboration.
200K+
Inspector Technicians Trained
11K
Installer I Technicians Trained
11K
Installer II Technicians Trained
400+
Operations & Maintenance Technicians Trained
100
Vacuum Truck Technicians Trained
1986
Serving the Onsite Wastewater Industry Since
Training totals reflect figures currently published by NAWT.
Training & Certification
BUILD SKILLS.
ADVANCE THE INDUSTRY.
NAWT provides practical, industry-focused education for
inspectors, installers, operations and maintenance professionals,
vacuum truck technicians, designers, and other onsite wastewater
professionals across the country.
Professional Education
Nationally Recognized Training for the People Who Keep Wastewater Systems Working
Build practical knowledge, strengthen professional skills,
and stay current with training developed for the onsite
wastewater industry.
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01 / INSPECTION
OWTS Inspection Standards
02 / INSTALLATION
Installer I
03 / INSTALLATION
Installer II
04 / OPERATIONS
Operations & Maintenance I
05 / OPERATIONS
Operations & Maintenance II
06 / VACUUM TRUCK
Vacuum Truck Technician Training
07 / DESIGN
Intro to Principles of OWTS Design
UPCOMING CLASSES
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Already certified?
Keep your credentials current with continuing education and
certificate renewal resources.
CEU Opportunities
Certificate Renewal
Upcoming Training & Events
KEEP LEARNING.
STAY CONNECTED.
Find upcoming NAWT training courses, workshops,
conferences, and industry events. Listings update
automatically from the NAWT training calendar.
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Training dates, locations, and registration information
are maintained through NAWT's event calendar.
05 - 07
Oct
WEQ 2026- Wastewater Equipment Fair
Monday, Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
05
Oct
WEQ – Wastewater Treatment Symposium – Presented by NAWT, NOWRA, PSAI, SORA
Monday, Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
No event found!
Total Events: 34
Membership
A STRONGER INDUSTRY
STARTS WITH CONNECTION.
Join a growing network of wastewater professionals
across the United States and Canada. NAWT membership
connects you with education, professional resources,
industry representation, and benefits designed to
support the people and businesses serving onsite
wastewater.
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Why Join NAWT?
More than membership. A national professional network.
01 / EDUCATION
Training & Professional Development
Stay connected to NAWT training, certification,
continuing education, and professional development
opportunities.
02 / CONNECTION
Industry Network
Connect with professionals, companies, educators,
associations, and others working throughout the
onsite wastewater industry.
03 / RESOURCES
Professional Resources
Access industry information, technical resources,
training materials, and tools that support
professional practice.
04 / REPRESENTATION
A National Voice
Support NAWT's work to promote professionalism,
education, communication, and national
representation for the industry.
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About NAWT
SERVING THE ONSITE
WASTEWATER INDUSTRY
SINCE 1986.
The National Association of Wastewater Technicians brings
together individuals, companies, educators, associations,
and industry professionals working throughout onsite
wastewater treatment.
NAWT supports the industry through education, professional
development, communication, collaboration, and national
representation while promoting professionalism and
responsible wastewater management.
01
National Voice
Connect and represent the onsite wastewater
industry at the national level.
02
Education
Share practical knowledge and advance
professional training throughout the industry.
03
Collaboration
Connect professionals, associations, educators,
and industry partners across the country.
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1986
Established
National Association
Advancing education, professionalism, communication,
and industry representation.
Professional Resources
PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR
WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS.
Access technical guidance, professional checklists,
industry documents, association information, and
resources designed to support onsite wastewater
professionals in the field.
01 / BEST PRACTICES
Pumping Code of Practice
Review NAWT guidance and recommended practices
for professional septic tank pumping and
wastewater handling.
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02 / TECHNICAL
Hydraulic Load Test
Access NAWT's hydraulic load testing reference
for evaluating onsite wastewater treatment
system performance.
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03 / OPERATIONS
O&M Checklists
Find operations and maintenance checklists
supporting consistent inspection, service,
and system documentation.
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04 / PREPAREDNESS
Septic System Disaster Resources
Access preparedness and response information
for onsite wastewater systems affected by
floods, storms, and other emergencies.
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05 / INDUSTRY NETWORK
State & Local Association Directory
Find wastewater associations and professional
organizations serving states and local
communities across the country.
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06 / DOCUMENTS
EPA Documents & Reference Library
Browse wastewater-related reference material,
EPA documents, technical information, and
additional industry resources.
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Looking for something else?
Visit the full NAWT Resources section for additional
documents, technical information, and industry links.
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Industry Network
STRONGER THROUGH
COLLABORATION.
NAWT works alongside state and regional associations,
national organizations, educators, and allied industry
groups to strengthen communication, professional
development, and onsite wastewater education across
the country.
COWA
Industry Network
CPOW
Industry Network
MOWA
Industry Network
NOWRA
National Organization
NEHA
National Organization
Connect with the wastewater community.
Explore NAWT affiliates or find state and local
associations serving professionals in your region.
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State & Local Directory
Partner With NAWT
CONNECT YOUR COMPANY WITH
THE PEOPLE MOVING THE INDUSTRY FORWARD.
NAWT sponsorship gives industry organizations
opportunities to build visibility, support professional
education, engage with wastewater professionals, and
strengthen the programs serving the onsite wastewater
community.
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Contact NAWT
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Sponsorship Opportunities
01
National Visibility
Build awareness through NAWT's website,
communications, events, and professional network.
02
Training Engagement
Support professional education and connect
your organization with NAWT training programs.
03
Industry Connection
Reach contractors, technicians, educators,
associations, and other wastewater professionals.
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INDUSTRY UPDATES.
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upcoming event information, association news, professional
resources, and important updates from across the onsite
wastewater industry.
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