About the National Association of Wastewater Technicians
A NATIONAL VOICE FOR
ONSITE WASTEWATER.
NAWT brings wastewater professionals, businesses,
educators, regulators, and associations together to
advance education, professionalism, collaboration,
and national representation throughout the onsite
wastewater industry.
Our Mission →
Meet NAWT Leadership
1986
Serving the Industry Since
Advancing the people and organizations that serve
onsite wastewater.
01
Education & Professional Development
02
Industry Collaboration & Communication
03
National Representation
04
Environmental Stewardship
Our Mission
UNIFYING THE VOICE OF
ONSITE WASTEWATER.
The MISSION of the National
Association of Wastewater Technicians is to unify
the voice of the onsite wastewater treatment system
industry while increasing its professionalism and
public image through education of industry members
and the public, and the development and national
representation of individual, state and regional
associations, allowing our industry to exchange
ideas and concerns for the betterment of our
members, the environment, and the general public.
Serving an Essential Industry
Education, representation, collaboration,
and environmental responsibility.
Goals & Purposes
HOW WE PUT THE
MISSION INTO ACTION.
NAWT's established goals focus on industry
representation, public-sector recognition,
support for state and local organizations,
education, communication, and stronger member
organizations.
01 / INDUSTRY VOICE
Represent an Essential Industry
Be the effective voice of an industry that
provides essential services to maintaining
a healthful environment.
02 / RECOGNITION
Strengthen Industry Recognition
Address the need for the onsite wastewater
industry to be recognized and understood by
elected and appointed officials at every
level of government.
03 / SUPPORT
Support State & Local Organizations
Provide national support for positions taken
by state and local groups on legislative and
regulatory issues consistent with federal
standards.
04 / EDUCATION
Serve as an Industry Information Center
Serve as a communication and education conduit
for audiences ranging from public officials
and industry professionals to homeowners.
05 / MEMBERS
Build Stronger Associations & Member Value
Assist in developing, organizing, and building
membership in state associations while using
the collective strength of the Association to
create greater value for members.
Our Story
BUILT BY THE INDUSTRY.
SERVING THE INDUSTRY.
The National Association of Wastewater Technicians
was formed in March 1986 by professionals working
throughout the onsite wastewater treatment industry.
Today, NAWT represents individuals and companies
involved in pumping, installation, inspection,
operations and maintenance, design, wastewater
transportation, portable sanitation, sewer cleaning,
grease service, and other areas of sanitary liquid
waste management.
From the beginning, education has been central to
NAWT's work. That commitment has grown into
professional training and certification programs,
industry resources, collaboration with state
associations, and a national platform for sharing
knowledge and strengthening the profession.
1986
Where the NAWT Story Began
Nearly four decades of advancing education,
professionalism, communication, and collaboration
across the onsite wastewater industry.
01 / EDUCATION
Professional Training
Developing practical education and certification
programs for wastewater professionals.
02 / CONNECTION
Industry Collaboration
Connecting professionals, companies, educators,
associations, and industry partners.
03 / REPRESENTATION
A National Platform
Giving the onsite wastewater industry a stronger,
more coordinated national presence.
04 / PROGRESS
Advancing the Profession
Supporting stronger standards, greater
professionalism, and better service to communities
and the environment.
NAWT Impact
EDUCATION THAT REACHES
ACROSS THE INDUSTRY.
NAWT's training programs have reached professionals
across multiple disciplines in the onsite wastewater
industry, from inspection and installation to
operations, maintenance, and vacuum truck service.
Inspectors Trained
200K+
Inspector Technicians Trained
11K
Installer I Technicians Trained
11K
Installer II Technicians Trained
400+
Operations & Maintenance
Technicians Trained
100
Vacuum Truck Technicians Trained
Training totals reflect figures currently published by NAWT.
Code of Ethics
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
FOR THE WORK WE DO.
NAWT's Code of Ethics establishes expectations for
responsible service, education, credible industry input,
professionalism, environmentally sound practices, and
respect for the public and the profession.
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01 / Responsible Practices
We advocate the use of the best approved methods of
collection, transportation, beneficial reuse, and
treatment of septage and sanitary waste in compliance
with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
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02 / Education
We advocate education of our customers, our employees,
and ourselves to better protect the public’s health
and the environment.
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03 / Credible Input
We endeavor to provide appropriate credible assistance
and input in the rule making process.
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04 / Industry Improvement
Individually, and as an organization, we endeavor
to do all we can to improve all aspects of our industry.
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05 / Sound Technology
We advocate the use of the best cost effective approved
technologies available to construct, rehabilitate, and
maintain on-site sewage disposal systems, that are
environmentally sound.
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06 / Professional Conduct
We endeavor to conduct ourselves in a professional
manner in order to maintain a proper level of trust
with the public, our competitors, and the various
regulatory bodies we encounter.
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07 / Respect & Perspective
We endeavor to consider and evaluate the viewpoints
of all parties towards the betterment and general
well being of the public and our profession.
NAWT Leadership
GUIDED BY PEOPLE
WHO KNOW THE INDUSTRY.
NAWT is led by officers, professional staff, and
directors representing wastewater professionals and
associations across the United States and Canada.
Officers & Executive Board
President
Jason Birdsong
Claremore, Oklahoma
Email
info@nawt.org
Vice President
Dawn Rohrs
Guthrie, Oklahoma
Email
educationcommittee@nawt.org
Treasurer
Jeff Rachlin
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Email
info@nawt.org
Secretary
Tom Ferrero
Ambler, Pennsylvania
Email
info@nawt.org
Educational Coordinator
Kim Seipp
Strasburg, Colorado
Email
education@nawt.org
Legislative Representative
Gene Bassett
Edgewood, New Mexico
Email
info@nawt.org
Executive Director
Lynne Seipp
Broomfield, Colorado
Email
info@nawt.org
Past President
John Ferdetta
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Email
president@nawt.org
Board of Directors
Directors bring regional and association
perspectives from across the onsite wastewater
community.
Tom Frank
Ohio
Kate Carney
Colorado
CPOW
Roxanne Groover
Florida
FOWA
Casey Fiedler
Michigan
MSTA
Gary Steinhardt
Indiana
Charloes Hallett
Alberta, Canada
AOWMA
Lesley Desjardins
British Columbia, Canada
WCOWMA
Roger S. Winter
Ontario, Canada
OASIS
Travis Wolfe
Saskatchewan, Canada
SOWA
Thomas Gallagher
Long Island
LILWA
Jason Orton
Nebraska
NOWA
Leadership and board information reflects the current NAWT roster.
Contact NAWT
QUESTIONS? WE'RE
HERE TO HELP.
Contact the National Association of Wastewater
Technicians for questions about membership, training,
certification, industry programs, or general
association information.
National Association of Wastewater Technicians
Telephone
Toll Free: 1-800-236-NAWT (6298)
Fax
1-866-220-1055
Email
info@nawt.org
Mailing Address
NAWT
PO Box 6685
Broomfield, CO 80021
PO Box 6685
Broomfield, CO 80021
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