*THIS IS A FREE EVENT TO ALL CURRENT 2024 CPOW MEMBERS*

CPOW is pleased to host this Member Appreciation Day with Front Range Precast Concrete in Commerce City! The event will include OWTS presentations and educational events for participants, along with lunch.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, May 17th, 2024
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

LOCATION:
Front Range Precast Concrete
5901 Dexter St, Commerce City CO 80022

Facilitators

Dr. Sara Heger

Dr. Sara Heger is a researcher and instructor at the University of Minnesota in the Onsite Sewage Treatment Program where she is faculty in the Water Resources Science program.  Sara is the past president of the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association, the largest organization within the U.S. dedicated to educating and representing members within the onsite and decentralized industry. For over 20 years, she has been conducting research and providing education and technical assistance to students, homeowners, small communities, onsite professionals, and local units of government regarding decentralized onsite wastewater treatment.  Sara coordinates the research program at the U of MN with current projects evaluating contaminants of emerging concern and the addition of biochar and iron enhanced sand into septic systems.  Dr. Heger serves on the NSF International Committee on Wastewater Treatment Systems and chairs Minnesota’s SSTS Advisory Committee.  She has a BS in Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering and a MS and PhD in Water Resource Science.

Doug Jactcko

Doug Jatcko is an Accredited Rainharvest Professional through the American Rainwater Catchment System Association. He is a former Board Member of Colorado Environmental Health Association, Colorado Water Well Contractors Association, and a Charter Member of Colorado Professionals in Onsite Wastewater. He also served as a Supplier/Manufacturer Board Member on National Onsite Wastewater Recycle Association Board of Directors. He was born and raised in Michigan and has a B.S. from Eastern Michigan University. He taught high school before migrating to Colorado in 1970. Doug started a concrete construction company building concrete structures and bike paths. He then became the President of Front Range Precast Concrete, manufacturer of FLXX® Onsite Wastewater, FLXX® Rainwater Harvesting, FLXX® Fire-Foe Equipment and has been an environmental steward for over 48 years in Colorado. As a progressive manufacturer, he has helped bridge the gap fulfilling the requirements of installers, engineers, and regulators. Doug also holds the CIOWT-A Installer’s Credential from the National Environmental Health Association, attended CIDWT’s ‘Train the Trainer’, and has been a member of the National Precast Concrete Association since 1986.

Agenda

• 9:00 – 9:15: Welcome and Introductions
• 9:15 – 10:45: Design and Management Considerations for Septic & Systems Serving Vacation Home Rentals
  • Dr. Sara Heger
• 10:45 – 12:00: Lunch Break & Networking
• 12:00 – 1:15: Front Range Tour – Siphon Demonstration & Educational discussion
  • Doug Jactcko
• 1:15 – 2:45: Inspecting and Troubleshooting Soil Treatment Systems
  • Dr. Sara Heger
• 2:45 – 3:00: Questions and Comments

Front Range Precast Concrete will be providing lunch and drinks to everyone as part of the event. If you are bringing additional people, please enter the number of extra attendees into the NOTES during registration.

*ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT IS WORTH 4.5 CEU HOURS* If you would like a Certificate of Attendance provided after the event, please mark the corresponding option during registration.

Please click HERE to register for this Event.