Colorado Professionals in Onsite Wastewater

NAWT Inspector Course - October 2025 (Loveland, CO & Online)
2025-10-29 - 2025-10-30 | Larimer County Office, 200 Peridot Ave., Loveland, CO, 80537, United States
*WE ARE PROVIDING BOTH AN IN-PERSON AND ONLINE OPTION TO TAKE THIS COURSE*

The Inspector class is a nationally recognized Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) class developed to provide training, testing and certification for individuals conducting OWTS inspections for property transfers, system functionality and county or homeowner association requirements. Day one covers the basics of OWTS their purpose and functionality. Day two covers the NAWT protocol on how to complete an inspection for all systems from the basic gravity fed systems through systems with advanced treatment. The NAWT level of inspection is the Operations Level. Identifying all parts and components and assessing their condition and identify deficiencies. This is the generally accepted course that state and county health departments use for their certification requirements for individuals operating as OWTS Inspectors.

In-Person Course Cost:
2-day Attendance (Full Certification): $360 for CPOW members and $460 for Non-Members.
1-Day Attendance (Certificate Renewal): $285 for CPOW Members & $385 for Non-Members.

IN-PERSON LOCATION:
Larimer County Office
200 Peridot Ave, Loveland, CO 80537

ONLINE Course Cost:
2-day Attendance (Full Certification): $295 for CPOW members and $395 for Non-Members.
1-Day Attendance (Certificate Renewal): $195 for CPOW Members & $295 for Non-Members
*The Online option is provided through Zoom.

*Please note that each registration includes ONE (1) NAWT Certificate or Renewal, and any additional requested renewals are $100/each.
You must have a 2025 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.

Registration is now available for the course:
For the IN-PERSON Course Registration, please click HERE to register.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE IN-PERSON OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH OR WHEN THE COURSE REACHES CAPACITY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

For the ONLINE Course Registration, please click HERE to register.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE ONLINE OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH*

You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.

*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current. NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*

CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at the Audit/Observe rate ($210) due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade.

NAWT ONLINE Operations & Maintenance 1 Course - November 2025
2025-11-20 08:00 - 2025-11-21 17:00 (America/Denver) | Online
THIS COURSE IS NOW BEING HELD ONLINE.
The NAWT Operations and Maintenance Training Courses were developed in coordination with Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT). Operations & Maintenance 1 concentrates on the business aspects of O&M and the maintenance requirements for conventional systems including trenches, beds, mounds and at-grade systems with some aerobic tank discussion. Operation & Maintenance 1 is a prerequisite to Operation & Maintenance 2, which concentrates on aerobic tanks, drip irrigation, single pass and re-circulating media filters. Operation & Maintenance 1 is conducted over two days with an exam administered at the conclusion of the second day.

ONLINE Course Cost:
2-day Attendance (Full Certification): $295 for CPOW members and $395 for Non-Members.
1-Day Attendance (Certificate Renewal): $195 for CPOW Members & $295 for Non-Members
*Please note that each registration includes ONE (1) NAWT Certificate or Renewal, and any additional requested renewals are $100/each.
You must have a 2025 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.

Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to register.
You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number
*REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSE WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MST ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH*

*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current. NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*

CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at the Audit/Observe rate ($210) due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade.

NAWT ONLINE Operation & Maintenance 2 Course - December 2025
2025-12-04 08:00 - 2025-12-05 17:00 | Online
THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD ONLINE.
The NAWT Operations and Maintenance Training Courses were developed in coordination with Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT). Operation & Maintenance 2 concentrates on aerobic tanks, drip irrigation, single pass and re-circulating media filters. Operation & Maintenance 2 is conducted over two days with an exam administered at the conclusion. Operation & Maintenance 1 is a prerequisite to Operation & Maintenance 2. Operation & Maintenance 1 concentrates on the business aspects of O&M and the maintenance requirements for conventional systems including trenches, beds, mounds and at-grade systems with some aerobic tank discussion.
*Certification in Operations & Maintenance 1 is a prerequisite for Operations & Maintenance 2 Certification, and needs to be completed prior to taking this course for Certification*

ONLINE Course Cost:
2-day Attendance (Full Certification): $295 for CPOW members and $395 for Non-Members.
1-Day Attendance (Certificate Renewal): $195 for CPOW Members & $295 for Non-Members
*Please note that each registration includes ONE (1) NAWT Certificate or Renewal, and any additional requested renewals are $100/each.
You must have a 2025 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.

Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to register.
You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number
*REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSE WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MST ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND*

CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at the Audit/Observe rate ($210) due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade.

NAWT ONLINE Installer 1 & Installer 2 Course - January 2026
2026-01-08 08:00 - 2026-01-09 17:00 | Online
THIS COMBINED COURSE IS BEING HELD ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.
*Webcams are required for taking the Online Exam at the end of the each session, for those seeking Certification.*

Thursday, January 8th – The Installer 1 session will cover the basics of what an installer would need to know about OWTS installation. The course covers an introduction of what an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) is, while helping the installer understand the importance of completing the installation correctly and in accordance with state and county regulations and the design. Contractor safety will be discussed as it relates to installation practices. The following topics will be emphasized during the presentations: Installation techniques and materials, the steps involved in planning an OWTS installation project, as well as a discussion of the different components that make up an OWTS. This course is designed to meet the needs of any individual interested in what goes into completing an OWTS installation whether they have been a contractor for many years or new to this type of work.
*THE NAWT INSTALLER 1 COURSE IS A PREREQUSITE TO THE NAWT INSTALLER 2 COURSE*
You must first obtain the NAWT Installer 1 Certificate or hold the previous NAWT Installer Certificate in order to qualify for Certification in Installer 2.
Check your NAWT Certificate status HERE to confirm you hold the appropriate prerequisite Certification.
Friday, January 9th – The Installer 2 session is a continuation from Installer 1 with more advanced subject matter for the OWTS Installer. Beginning with an overview of site and soils analysis to help understand the complexity of the soil treatment area as an OWTS component, the course material will look deeper into the techniques and materials necessary for OWTS Installation. The course will also take a broader look at dosing and aerobic systems, their components, and how to ensure proper installation and dosing of these types of systems. In addition, sections will cover the complex components and installation techniques for drip irrigation systems. Completion of the course will provide participants with the knowledge of what is involved be a professional and competent OWTS installer.
Instructors:

Tim Galvin – Underground Solutions
Kim Seipp – NAWT, High Plains Sanitation Service

Course Dates:

January 8-9 , 2026

Course Location:

Online via Zoom

COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $230 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $330
Can attend either Installer 1 (Thu, Jan 8th) OR Installer 2 (Fri, Jan 9th)
Includes one (1) NAWT Certificate OR Renewal
Option to add $20 cost for Installer Article Book during registration
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $430 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $530
Includes two (2) NAWT Certificates – Installer 1 & Installer 2
Option to add $20 cost for Installer Article Book during registration
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

Online registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the Course Registration.
You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSE WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6TH*

*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.
NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at the discounted Audit/Observe rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

2026 CPOW Annual Education Conference
2026-01-29 - 2026-01-30 | Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80223
2026 CPOW Annual Education Conference
The 2026 event is being held January 29th & 30th
at the Sheraton Denver West in Lakewood, CO.
Mark your calendars for this annual prime education and networking event!

Attendee and Exhibitor Registrations are OPEN for the 2026 CPOW Annual Education Conference!
*ATTENDEE PRICING INCREASES AFTER JANUARY 16*
1-Day Conference Attendance Pricing
Non-member 1-day: $275
Member 1-day: $175
AFTER JAN 16:
Non-member 1-day: $325
Member 1-day: $225
2-Day Conference Attendance Pricing
Non-member 2-day: $425
Member 2-day: $325
AFTER JAN 16:
Non-member 2-day: $475
Member 2-day: $375
Attendee Registration
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 5PM MST ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD.
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CONFERENCE AFTER THE 23RD.

Exhibitor Attendance Pricing
Non-member Exhibitor: $700
Member Exhibitor: $600
Exhibitor Registration
Attendee registration for the 2026 CPOW Conference includes options for a 2-Day Conference registration and One-Day registration. There are discounts available for 2026 CPOW members.
Pricing for the conference will increase after the first of the year, so get registered early to take advantage of the lowest price!
To find updates on the 2026 CPOW Conference, including agenda, registration pricing, and hotel information,
Please visit the 2026 CPOW Conference web page.

Hotel Group Rate
Attending the CPOW conference allows you to book a room at a rate of $119/ night.
When you make your travel plans and reserve your room, be sure to use this SPECIAL PORTAL to book your room and ensure you access this special CPOW rate!
The deadline to reserve a room via this portal is Friday, January 16th, 2026.

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We need your expertise!
Every member has experience that is valuable to other members. Have you done an innovative or important project that others can learn from?
Have you been a part of research or policy-making that others need to know about or you’d like to facilitate a Q&A about?

Submit your Abstract Proposal

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Let us know what you’re interested in learning at this upcoming event.
Submit the Pre-Conference Survey

NAWT ONLINE Inspector Class - February 2026
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00 | Online
THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.
*A webcam is required for taking the Online Exam at the end of the 2-day course, for those seeking Certification.*

The NAWT OWTS Inspection Standards class is a nationally recognized Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) class developed to provide training, education, testing and certification for individuals conducting OWTS inspections for property transfers, system functionality and county or homeowner association requirements. The course covers the newly adopted NAWT OWTS Inspection Standards and helps guide the inspector through the inspection steps with the goal of arriving at a conclusion for each component and an overall conclusion for the system. The NAWT level of inspection is the Operations Level. All parts and components are assessed, and their condition and deficiencies are identified. This is the generally accepted course that state and county health departments use for their certification requirements for individuals operating as OWTS Inspectors.
*Starting in January 2026, all NAWT Inspector Certificate holders will be required to re-take the 2-day Course and Exam for Certification, to cover the new materials and standards. Individuals that received their initial Certification or renewed their existing Certificate in 2025 will have until January 2028 to complete the new course materials and re-take the exam for Certification*

Instructors:

Kate Carney, PE – Church Onsite Wastewater Consultants
Kim Seipp – NAWT, High Plains Sanitation Service

Course Dates:

February 26-27, 2026

Course Location:

Online via Zoom

COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $250 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $350
Course Attendance on Thursday, Feb 26th for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $350 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $450
Includes one (1) NAWT Inspector Certificate & two (2) Course Manuals provided by NAWT
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

Online registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the Course Registration.
You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSE WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2026*
*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.
NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

NAWT ONLINE O&M 1 - March 2026
2026-03-19 08:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00 | Online
THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.
*A webcam is required for taking the Online Exam at the end of the 2-day course, for those seeking Certification.*
The NAWT Operations and Maintenance Training Courses were developed in coordination with Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT). Operations & Maintenance 1 concentrates on the business aspects of O&M and the maintenance requirements for conventional systems including trenches, beds, mounds and at-grade systems with some aerobic tank discussion. Operation & Maintenance 1 is a prerequisite to Operation & Maintenance 2, which concentrates on aerobic tanks, drip irrigation, single pass and re-circulating media filters. Operation & Maintenance 1 is conducted over two days with an exam administered at the conclusion.

Instructors:

Chuck Cousino, REHS
Bill Tatro – Snowbridge, Inc

In-Person Course Dates:

March 19-20 , 2026

Course Location:

Online via Zoom

COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $250 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $350
Course Attendance on Thursday, March 19th for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $350 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $450
Includes one (1) NAWT Inspector Certificate & one (1) CIDWT Course Manual provided by NAWT
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

Online registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the Course Registration.
You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSE WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH, 2026*
*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.
NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

Arapahoe Basin Member Appreciation Ski Day
2026-03-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort, 28194 US-6, Dillon, CO, 80435, United States
2026 CPOW Member Ski Day
Please join us for some great skiing, food, drink and hanging out at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on March 26th, 2026. We have reserved the #8 “Beach Spot”, and registration is FREE for 2026 CPOW Members! We will be serving food, soft drinks and sharing knowledge about the onsite wastewater treatment industry with friends and colleagues. Families are welcome to join the fun!
Discount Lift Tickets are available for purchase through the Registration!
CPOW Members can purchase Lift Tickets for $100 each
*Current A-Basin Lift Ticket Pricing is $110+/ea*
Let us know you’re coming & REGISTER HERE.
2026 CPOW Memberships are available for purchase/renewal during registration for the event

NAWT ONLINE O&M 2 - April 2026
2026-04-02 08:00 - 2026-04-03 17:00 | Online
THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.
*A webcam is required for taking the Online Exam at the end of the 2-day course, for those seeking Certification.*
The NAWT Operations and Maintenance Training Courses were developed in coordination with Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT). Operation & Maintenance 2 concentrates on aerobic tanks, drip irrigation, single pass and re-circulating media filters. Operation & Maintenance 2 is conducted over two days with an exam administered at the conclusion. Operation & Maintenance 1 is a prerequisite to Operation & Maintenance 2. Operation & Maintenance 1 concentrates on the business aspects of O&M and the maintenance requirements for conventional systems including trenches, beds, mounds and at-grade systems with some aerobic tank discussion.
Operations & Maintenance 1 is a prerequisite for Operations & Maintenance 2
and needs to be completed prior to taking this course.
Check your NAWT Certificate status HERE to confirm you hold the appropriate prerequisite Certification.

Instructors:

Tim Galvin – Underground Solutions
Kim Seipp – HPSS, NAWT

In-Person Course Dates:

April 2-3, 2026

Course Location:

Online via Zoom

COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $250 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $350
Course Attendance on Thursday, April 2nd for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $350 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $450
Includes one (1) NAWT Inspector Certificate & one (1) CIDWT Course Manual provided by NAWT
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

Online registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the Course Registration.
You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSE WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST, 2026*

*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.
NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

NAWT Inspector Course – April 2026 (Online & Arapahoe County)
2026-04-30 08:00 - 2026-05-01 17:00 | Online
THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.
*For those attending Online, a webcam is required for taking the Online Exam at the end of the 2-day course for Certification.*

The NAWT OWTS Inspection Standards class is a nationally recognized Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) class developed to provide training, education, testing and certification for individuals conducting OWTS inspections for property transfers, system functionality and county or homeowner association requirements. The course covers the newly adopted NAWT OWTS Inspection Standards and helps guide the inspector through the inspection steps with the goal of arriving at a conclusion for each component and an overall conclusion for the system. The NAWT level of inspection is the Operations Level. All parts and components are assessed, and their condition and deficiencies are identified. This is the generally accepted course that state and county health departments use for their certification requirements for individuals operating as OWTS Inspectors.
*Starting in January 2026, all NAWT Inspector Certificate holders will be required to re-take the 2-day Course and Exam for Certification, to cover the new materials and standards. Individuals that received their initial Certification or renewed their existing Certificate in 2025 will have until January 2028 to complete the new course materials and re-take the exam for Certification*

Instructors:

Kate Carney, PE – Church Onsite Wastewater Consultants
Bill Tatro – Snowbridge, Inc

Course Date:

April 30 – May 1 , 2026

Course Locations:

Online via ZOOM
Arapahoe County Public Health – Altura Plaza – Colorado Room

15400 E 14th Pl, Aurora, CO 80011

ONLINE COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $250 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $350
Course Attendance on Thursday, April 30th for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $350 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $450
Includes one (1) NAWT Inspector Certificate & two (2) Course Manuals provided by NAWT
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the ONLINE Course Registration.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE ONLINE OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2026
OR WHEN THE ONLINE COURSE REACHES 100 PARTICIPANTS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

IN-PERSON COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $350 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $450
Course Attendance on Thursday, April, 30th for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $425 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $525
Includes one (1) NAWT Inspector Certificate & two (2) Course Manuals provided by NAWT
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
PRINTED PRESENTATION SLIDES: $15 option at the time of registration for In-person Courses ONLY
Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the IN-PERSON Course Registration.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE IN-PERSON OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2026
OR WHEN THE COURSE REACHES CAPACITY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.
NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

NAWT Installer 1 Course - May 2026 (Online & Gunnison County)
2026-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Fred R Field Western Heritage Center Fairgrounds & Multi-Purpose Building, 275 S. Spruce St., Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
THIS COURSE IS BEING OFFERED BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.
*For those attending Online, a webcam is required for taking the Online Exam at the end of the 1-day course for Certification.*

The Installer 1 session will cover the basics of what an installer would need to know about OWTS installation. The course covers an introduction of what an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) is, while helping the installer understand the importance of completing the installation correctly and in accordance with state and county regulations and the design. Contractor safety will be discussed as it relates to installation practices. The following topics will be emphasized during the presentations: Installation techniques and materials, the steps involved in planning an OWTS installation project, as well as a discussion of the different components that make up an OWTS. This course is designed to meet the needs of any individual interested in what goes into completing an OWTS installation whether they have been a contractor for many years or new to this type of work. The Installer 1 certification is a prerequisite for the Installer 2 certification.

Instructors:

Tim Galvin – Underground Solutions
Clint Britt – TBC Septic
Kim Seipp – HPSS, NAWT

Course Date:

May 22 , 2026

Course Locations:

Online via ZOOM
275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO 81230

Fred Field Center – Hartmoon Room

ONLINE COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $230 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $330
Includes one (1) NAWT Certificate OR Renewal
Option to add $20 cost for Installer Article Book during registration
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the ONLINE Course Registration.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE ONLINE OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON TUESDAY, MAY 19TH, 2026
OR WHEN THE ONLINE COURSE REACHES 100 PARTICIPANTS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

IN-PERSON COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $330 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $430
Includes one (1) NAWT Certificate OR Renewal
Option to add $20 cost for Installer Article Book during registration
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
PRINTED PRESENTATION SLIDES: $15 option at the time of registration for In-person Courses ONLY
Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the IN-PERSON Course Registration.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE IN-PERSON OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON MONDAY, MAY 18TH OR
WHEN THE COURSE REACHES CAPACITY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.
NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at the discounted Audit/Observe rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

CPOW Soils Class - June 2026 (La Plata County)
2026-06-11 08:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00 | Lightner Room – La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Colorado Soil and Site Evaluation Course
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Section 43.5.I.2.b of Regulation #43 for a Competent Technician. Passing the course examination will demonstrate competency in the visual and tactile evaluation of soil. Certificates of Competency will be provided to participants that pass this exam. The CPOW Soils Course is a prerequisite for the CPOW OWTS Design Course.
Below is the description of the course as it has been presented in the past. Changes to the schedule for our upcoming 2026 courses are likely.
Day one of the course is primarily classroom instruction on the items noted below, along with a “hands-on” exercise where participants hand texture pre-determined samples of all soil types. Day 2 includes a field component, where participants will learn to apply the site evaluation principles learned from day one.
Day One includes:

Basic Principles of On-Site Wastewater Treatment (OWTS) siting and design
Regulation specific requirements for conducting preliminary and field site investigations with “real world” examples
Basic geology and soil formation processes
Percolation test methods
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) soils classification system
Relationship between soil types and movement & treatment of effluent
Basics of how to identify limiting layers and high rock content (Type R soils)
Hands-on soil texturing

Day Two includes:

Preview of field site
Site visit and test pit evaluation
Re-cap of site visit
Review and Q&A
Exam

Upon successful completion of the course, you will gain competency in the following activities:

Principles of OWTS siting and design
Identification of:

soil types by hand texturing and observation
Soil structure
Limiting layers

Determining the most promising location for the soil treatment area infiltrative surface

Certificates of Competency will be provided to participants that pass the exam.
The CPOW Soils Course is a prerequisite for the CPOW OWTS Design Course

Instructors:

Roy Laws – Retired, Jefferson County Public Health
Matt Hopkins – 285 Engineering

Course Dates:

June 11-12 , 2026

In-Person Course Location:

Lightner Room – La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center

2500 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301

COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $350 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $450
Course Attendance on Thursday, June 11th for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $425 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $525
Includes one (1) CPOW Soils Certificate
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
PRINTED PRESENTATION SLIDES: $15 option at the time of registration
THE COURSE IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Our next Soils Course is scheduled for the end of July – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
If you would like to be added to the WAITLIST for the course, please email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s)
Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

CPOW OWTS Design Class - Online Modules + In-Person Instruction - June 2026
2026-06-25 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 | Citizen Service Center – El Paso County Health Dept, 1675 W Garden of Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, 80907, United States
CPOW OWTS DESIGN COURSE
Online Modules ($360) + In-Person Instruction ($295)
TOTAL CPOW MEMBER COST: $655
*YOU MUST BE A CPOW MEMBER TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS*
*THE CPOW SOILS COURSE IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS* If you have not attended the CPOW Soils Course previously, and do not have a Certificate of Completion from the class, you will not be able to attend this course. Please check the CPOW Events webpage for the next available CPOW Soils Course.
The CPOW OWTS Design Course is a completely updated course that was developed in response to the growing needs for a Colorado-specific, comprehensive, design course. The course is a hybrid of online modules, created by both CPOW and NOWRA, followed by a two-day, in-person classroom instruction with a field component. *The online modules are to be completed prior to attending the in-person portion.* The course presents science based principles of design, while including practical applications using the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulation 43 On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems requirements. In addition to being a useful course for Designers, other industry professionals, such as Regulators, Installers, and Service Providers can benefit from the course. There will be an exam at the completion of the course. A passing score is required to receive a CPOW completion certificate.
Instructors:

Kate Carney, PE – Church Onsite Wastewater Consultants
Chuck Cousino, REHS – Retired OWTS Professional

In-Person Course Dates:

June 25-26, 2026

In-Person Course Location:

El Paso County Health Department – Citizen Service Center

1675 W Garden of Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

REQUIRED REGISTRATION FOR THE ONLINE MODULES CAN BE ACCESSED HERE.
*YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE A USER PROFILE FOR THE NOWRA ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE DESIGN MODULES. PLEASE NOTE THAT MEMBER ACCESS TO THE ONLINE MODULES CAN TAKE 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER REGISTERING YOUR PROFILE ON THE NOWRA PLATFORM* PURCHASING THE MODULES PRIOR TO YOUR MEMBER PROFILE BEING APPROVED WILL RESULT IN PAYING THE NON-MEMBER PRICE ($545) FOR THE BUNDLE. If you do not already have a NOWRA Platform Profile, you can create a User Profile HERE, just select “Sign-Up” under the login box. Your User Profile will be confirmed within 1-3 business days, and you’ll be able to purchase the CPOW Design Modules at the Member Price. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lisa Nicoll, cpow@nullcpow.net.
ONLINE MODULE COST: $360 for 13.5 hours of online module learning.

CPOW Specific Design Material – 2.0 Hours

History of OWTS Design
Life Cycle Analysis
Installation Inspections

Wastewater Characteristics – 1.0 Hour
Design: Septic Tanks – 1.0 Hour
Understanding Tank Buoyancy – 1.0 Hour
Design: Aerobic Treatment Units – 1.5 Hours
Design: Intro to Nitrogen Removal – 1.0 Hour
Design: Drip Distribution – 2.0 Hours
Media Filters – 1.0 Hour
Fate & Transport – 1.0 Hour
Design: Time Dosing & Flow Equalization – 1.0 Hour
Disinfection in OWTS Systems – 1.0 Hour
Intro to Phosphorus Reduction – 1.0 Hour

*You will register for and complete the online modules at the website linked above.*
These online modules must be completed by June 18th BEFORE attending the In-Person instruction.
*Failure to complete the Online Modules by June 18th WILL result in dismissal from the In-Person Instruction*
COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $295
Includes one (1) CPOW OWTS Certificate Certificate
Option to add a NAWT Design Certificate for $100 at the time of registration
*NAWT Design Exam is NOT required to obtain NAWT Design Certificate
Additional requested NAWT Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
PRINTED PRESENTATION SLIDES: $15 option at the time of registration
Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the Course Registration.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE IN-PERSON OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON WEDNESDAYDAY, JUNE 17TH,
TO ALLOW FOR TIME TO COMPLETE THE MODULES BEFORE THE JUNE 18TH DEADLINE*

You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

INSTRUCTORS:
Kate Carney, P.E.
Owner, Church Onsite Wastewater Consultants. LLC.
Kate Carney earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. Kate has experience in soil/ site evaluations as well as the design of residential and commercial on site wastewater treatment systems. She is a Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado. Katie is the current Executive Director of CPOW.
Chuck Cousino, REHS
Retired, OWTS Professional
Chuck is enjoying retirement; most recently working as the OWTS Program Coordinator at CDPHE. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health from Ferris State University and has worked in the onsite wastewater industry his entire career. This includes over 20 years in the private sector, and over 20 years in the public sector. His extensive experience within the industry includes residential, commercial, and cluster system design, site/soils evaluation, system maintenance, system inspection, and regulatory development and oversight. Chuck is a trainer for many of the CPOW and NAWT classes. He has also chaired multiple national, state, and local associations and committees within the onsite wastewater industry.

CPOW Soils Course - July 2026 (Elbert County)
2026-07-30 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00 | Elbert County Road and Bridge Meeting Room, 11330 State Highway 86, Kiowa, CO, 80117, United States
Colorado Soil and Site Evaluation Course
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Section 43.5.I.2.b of Regulation #43 for a Competent Technician. Passing the course examination will demonstrate competency in the visual and tactile evaluation of soil. Certificates of Competency will be provided to participants that pass this exam. The CPOW Soils Course is a prerequisite for the CPOW OWTS Design Course.
Below is the description of the course as it has been presented in the past. Changes to the schedule for our upcoming 2026 courses are likely.
Day one of the course is primarily classroom instruction on the items noted below, along with a “hands-on” exercise where participants hand texture pre-determined samples of all soil types. Day 2 includes a field component, where participants will learn to apply the site evaluation principles learned from day one.
Day One includes:

Basic Principles of On-Site Wastewater Treatment (OWTS) siting and design
Regulation specific requirements for conducting preliminary and field site investigations with “real world” examples
Basic geology and soil formation processes
Percolation test methods
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) soils classification system
Relationship between soil types and movement & treatment of effluent
Basics of how to identify limiting layers and high rock content (Type R soils)
Hands-on soil texturing

Day Two includes:

Preview of field site
Site visit and test pit evaluation
Re-cap of site visit
Review and Q&A
Exam

Upon successful completion of the course, you will gain competency in the following activities:

Principles of OWTS siting and design
Identification of:

soil types by hand texturing and observation
Soil structure
Limiting layers

Determining the most promising location for the soil treatment area infiltrative surface

Certificates of Competency will be provided to participants that pass the exam.
The CPOW Soils Course is a prerequisite for the CPOW OWTS Design Course
Instructors:

Roy Laws – Retired, Jefferson County Public Health
Diana Rashash – Arapaho County Public Health

Course Dates:

July 30-31 , 2026

Course Location:

Elbert County Road & Bridge Meeting Room

11330 State Highway 86, Kiowa, CO 80117

COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $350 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $450
Course Attendance on Thursday, July 30th for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $425 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $525
Includes one (1) CPOW Soils Certificate
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
PRINTED PRESENTATION SLIDES: $15 option at the time of registration
Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the Course Registration.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSE WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON MONDAY, JULY 27TH OR
WHEN THE COURSE REACHES CAPACITY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

2026 CPOW Member Appreciation Day
2026-08-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Douglas County Health Department – Englewood, 11045 E Lansing Cir, Ste 300, Englewood, CO, 80112, United States
*THIS IS A FREE EVENT TO ALL CURRENT 2026 CPOW MEMBERS*
CPOW is pleased to host this Member Appreciation Day with Douglas County Public Health in Englewood, CO!
The event will include OWTS Presentations & a field visit for participants with a Dry Aggregate Rule demonstration , along with lunch and opportunities for networking.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, August 7th, 2026
09:00AM – 04:30PM*
*with a Happy Hour to follow
LOCATION:
Douglas County Health Department
Rooms 311 & 312
11045 E Lansing Cir, Ste 300
Englewood, CO 80112
Facilitators
Douglas County Health Department
Eljen Corporation
OnSite Management, Inc (from Pennsylvania)
TENTATIVE Agenda (*CEU hours will be confirmed at a later date)

9:00 – 9:15: Welcome and Introductions
9:15 – 12:00: Presentation by Eljen Corporation (topics TBD)
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch Break & Networking
1:00 – 1:30: Travel to OWTS Demonstration Site
1:30 – 4:15: OWTS System Site Visit & DAR Demonstration (Jeff Rachlin, OnSite Management, Inc from PA)
4:15 – 4:30: Questions/Comments & Wrap-Up
5:00 – ??: Happy Hour at Local Pub/Brewery

CPOW will be providing lunch to everyone as part of the event. Please make sure to register each individual attendee that is coming to the event, so we can plan accordingly!
ALL attendees must be current 2026 CPOW Members. If you are NOT a CPOW Member, an invoice for your Membership will be sent via email after registration.
*NUMBER OF CEU HOURS TBD FROM EVENT* Attendees will be able to request Certificates of Attendance to denote CEU hours earned from the event.
Please click HERE to register for this Event.
*REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES AT 5:00PM MDT ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4TH*

CPOW OWTS Design Class - Online Modules + In-Person Instruction - August 2026
2026-08-13 08:00 - 2026-08-14 17:00 | Buena Vista Community Center – Aspen Room, 715 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
CPOW OWTS DESIGN COURSE
Online Modules ($360) + In-Person Instruction ($295)
TOTAL CPOW MEMBER COST: $655
*YOU MUST BE A CPOW MEMBER TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS*
*THE CPOW SOILS COURSE IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS* If you have not attended the CPOW Soils Course previously, and do not have a Certificate of Completion from the class, you will not be able to attend this course. Please check the CPOW Events webpage for the next available CPOW Soils Course.
The CPOW OWTS Design Course is a completely updated course that was developed in response to the growing needs for a Colorado-specific, comprehensive, design course. The course is a hybrid of online modules, created by both CPOW and NOWRA, followed by a two-day, in-person classroom instruction with a field component. *The online modules are to be completed prior to attending the in-person portion.* The course presents science based principles of design, while including practical applications using the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulation 43 On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems requirements. In addition to being a useful course for Designers, other industry professionals, such as Regulators, Installers, and Service Providers can benefit from the course. There will be an exam at the completion of the course. A passing score is required to receive a CPOW completion certificate.
Instructors:

Matt Hopkins – 285 Engineering
Roger Shafer, PE – SCG Enterprises, Inc

In-Person Course Dates:

August 13-14 , 2026

In-Person Course Location:

Buena Vista Community Center – Aspen Room
715 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211

REQUIRED REGISTRATION FOR THE ONLINE MODULES CAN BE ACCESSED HERE.
*YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE A USER PROFILE FOR THE NOWRA ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE DESIGN MODULES. PLEASE NOTE THAT MEMBER ACCESS TO THE ONLINE MODULES CAN TAKE 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER REGISTERING YOUR PROFILE ON THE NOWRA PLATFORM* PURCHASING THE MODULES PRIOR TO YOUR MEMBER PROFILE BEING APPROVED WILL RESULT IN PAYING THE NON-MEMBER PRICE ($545) FOR THE BUNDLE. If you do not already have a NOWRA Platform Profile, you can create a User Profile HERE, just select “Sign-Up” under the login box. Your User Profile will be confirmed within 1-3 business days, and you’ll be able to purchase the CPOW Design Modules at the Member Price. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lisa Nicoll, cpow@nullcpow.net.
ONLINE MODULE COST: $360 for 13.5 hours of online module learning.

CPOW Specific Design Material – 2.0 Hours

History of OWTS Design
Life Cycle Analysis
Installation Inspections

Wastewater Characteristics – 1.0 Hour
Design: Septic Tanks – 1.0 Hour
Understanding Tank Buoyancy – 1.0 Hour
Design: Aerobic Treatment Units – 1.5 Hours
Design: Intro to Nitrogen Removal – 1.0 Hour
Design: Drip Distribution – 2.0 Hours
Media Filters – 1.0 Hour
Fate & Transport – 1.0 Hour
Design: Time Dosing & Flow Equalization – 1.0 Hour
Disinfection in OWTS Systems – 1.0 Hour
Intro to Phosphorus Reduction – 1.0 Hour

*You will register for and complete the online modules at the website linked above.*
These online modules must be completed by August 6th BEFORE attending the In-Person instruction.
*Failure to complete the Online Modules by August 6th WILL result in dismissal from the In-Person Instruction*
COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $295
Includes one (1) CPOW OWTS Certificate Certificate
Option to add a NAWT Design Certificate for $100 at the time of registration
*NAWT Design Exam is NOT required to obtain NAWT Design Certificate
Additional requested NAWT Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
PRINTED PRESENTATION SLIDES: $15 option at the time of registration
Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the Course Registration.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE IN-PERSON OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON MONDAY, AUGUST 4TH TO ALLOW FOR TIME TO COMPLETE THE MODULES BEFORE THE AUGUST 6TH DEADLINE*

You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

INSTRUCTORS:
Matt Hopkins
Project Geologist/Buena Vista Office Manager, 285 Engineering.
Matthew has worked in the Geotechnical Engineering industry for over 20 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from West Virginia University in 2000. He currently specializes in OWTS design and manages geotechnical, environmental, and wetlands projects. Matt has designed over a thousand onsite wastewater systems in Colorado over a wide range of counties. Design of these systems in challenging mountainous terrain is one of his specialties. He has been a participating member of CPOW since 2015 and served on the board as president.
Roger J. Shafer, P.E.
General Manager, SCG Enterprises, Inc.
Roger has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska; and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from Colorado School of Mines. He is registered as a professional engineer in Colorado. Roger has over 35 years of engineering experience in the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Industry, and he has been an active member in CPOW since the origination of the organization.

NAWT Inspector Course - September 2026 (Online & Mineral County)
2026-09-10 08:00 - 2026-09-11 17:00 | Online
THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.
*For those attending Online, a webcam is required for taking the Online Exam at the end of the 2-day course for Certification.*

The NAWT OWTS Inspection Standards class is a nationally recognized Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) class developed to provide training, education, testing and certification for individuals conducting OWTS inspections for property transfers, system functionality and county or homeowner association requirements. The course covers the newly adopted NAWT OWTS Inspection Standards and helps guide the inspector through the inspection steps with the goal of arriving at a conclusion for each component and an overall conclusion for the system. The NAWT level of inspection is the Operations Level. All parts and components are assessed, and their condition and deficiencies are identified. This is the generally accepted course that state and county health departments use for their certification requirements for individuals operating as OWTS Inspectors.
*Starting in January 2026, all NAWT Inspector Certificate holders will be required to re-take the 2-day Course and Exam for Certification, to cover the new materials and standards. Individuals that received their initial Certification or renewed their existing Certificate in 2025 will have until January 2028 to complete the new course materials and re-take the exam for Certification*

Instructors:

Kate Carney, PE – Church Onsite Wastewater Consultants
Chuck Cousino, REHS – Retired, CDPHE

Course Date:

September 10-11 , 2026

Course Locations:

Online via ZOOM
IN-PERSON LOCATION

Creede Underground Mining Museum & Community Center

9 US Forest Service Road 503, Creede, CO 81130

ONLINE COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $250 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $350
Course Attendance on Thursday, Sept 10th for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $350 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $450
Includes one (1) NAWT Inspector Certificate & two (2) Course Manuals provided by NAWT
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the ONLINE Course Registration.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE ONLINE OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2026
OR WHEN THE ONLINE COURSE REACHES 100 PARTICIPANTS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

IN-PERSON COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $350 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $450
Course Attendance on Thursday, April, 30th for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $425 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $525
Includes one (1) NAWT Inspector Certificate & two (2) Course Manuals provided by NAWT
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
PRINTED PRESENTATION SLIDES: $15 option at the time of registration for In-person Courses ONLY
Registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the IN-PERSON Course Registration.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE IN-PERSON OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
OR WHEN THE COURSE REACHES CAPACITY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.
NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

NAWT ONLINE Installer 1 & Installer 2 Course - October 2026
2026-10-15 08:00 - 2026-10-16 17:00 | Online
THIS COMBINED COURSE IS BEING HELD ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.
*Webcams are required for taking the Online Exam at the end of the each session, for those seeking Certification.*

Thursday, October 15th – The Installer 1 session will cover the basics of what an installer would need to know about OWTS installation. The course covers an introduction of what an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) is, while helping the installer understand the importance of completing the installation correctly and in accordance with state and county regulations and the design. Contractor safety will be discussed as it relates to installation practices. The following topics will be emphasized during the presentations: Installation techniques and materials, the steps involved in planning an OWTS installation project, as well as a discussion of the different components that make up an OWTS. This course is designed to meet the needs of any individual interested in what goes into completing an OWTS installation whether they have been a contractor for many years or new to this type of work.
*THE NAWT INSTALLER 1 COURSE IS A PREREQUSITE TO THE NAWT INSTALLER 2 COURSE*
You must first obtain the NAWT Installer 1 Certificate or hold the previous NAWT Installer Certificate in order to qualify for Certification in Installer 2.
Check your NAWT Certificate status HERE to confirm you hold the appropriate prerequisite Certification.

Friday, October 16th – The Installer 2 session is a continuation from Installer 1 with more advanced subject matter for the OWTS Installer. Beginning with an overview of site and soils analysis to help understand the complexity of the soil treatment area as an OWTS component, the course material will look deeper into the techniques and materials necessary for OWTS Installation. The course will also take a broader look at dosing and aerobic systems, their components, and how to ensure proper installation and dosing of these types of systems. In addition, sections will cover the complex components and installation techniques for drip irrigation systems. Completion of the course will provide participants with the knowledge of what is involved be a professional and competent OWTS installer.
Instructors:

Tim Galvin – Underground Solutions
Kim Seipp – NAWT, High Plains Sanitation Service

Course Dates:

October 15-16 , 2026

Course Location:

Online via Zoom

COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $230 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $330
Can attend either Installer 1 (Thu, Oct 15th) OR Installer 2 (Fri, Oct 16th)
Includes one (1) NAWT Certificate OR Renewal
Option to add $20 cost for Installer Article Book during registration
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $430 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $530
Includes two (2) NAWT Certificates – Installer 1 & Installer 2
Option to add $20 cost for Installer Article Book during registration
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

Online registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the Course Registration.
You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSES WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2026*

*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.
NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at the discounted Audit/Observe rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

NAWT ONLINE O&M 1 - November 2026
2026-11-19 08:00 - 2026-11-20 17:00 | Online
THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.
*A webcam is required for taking the Online Exam at the end of the 2-day course, for those seeking Certification.*
The NAWT Operations and Maintenance Training Courses were developed in coordination with Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT). Operations & Maintenance 1 concentrates on the business aspects of O&M and the maintenance requirements for conventional systems including trenches, beds, mounds and at-grade systems with some aerobic tank discussion. Operation & Maintenance 1 is a prerequisite to Operation & Maintenance 2, which concentrates on aerobic tanks, drip irrigation, single pass and re-circulating media filters. Operation & Maintenance 1 is conducted over two days with an exam administered at the conclusion.

Instructors:

Tim Galvin – Underground Solutions
Bill Tatro – Snowbridge, Inc

In-Person Course Dates:

November 19-20 , 2026

Course Location:

Online via Zoom

COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $250 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $350
Course Attendance on Thursday, November 19th for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $350 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $450
Includes one (1) NAWT Inspector Certificate & one (1) CIDWT Course Manual provided by NAWT
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

Online registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the Course Registration.
You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSES WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 2026
OR WHEN THE ONLINE COURSE REACHES 100 PARTICIPANTS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.
NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.

NAWT ONLINE O&M 2 - December 2026
2026-12-17 08:00 - 2026-12-18 17:00 | Online
THIS COURSE IS BEING HELD ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM.
*A webcam is required for taking the Online Exam at the end of the 2-day course, for those seeking Certification.*
The NAWT Operations and Maintenance Training Courses were developed in coordination with Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT). Operation & Maintenance 2 concentrates on aerobic tanks, drip irrigation, single pass and re-circulating media filters. Operation & Maintenance 2 is conducted over two days with an exam administered at the conclusion. Operation & Maintenance 1 is a prerequisite to Operation & Maintenance 2. Operation & Maintenance 1 concentrates on the business aspects of O&M and the maintenance requirements for conventional systems including trenches, beds, mounds and at-grade systems with some aerobic tank discussion.
Operations & Maintenance 1 is a prerequisite for Operations & Maintenance 2
and needs to be completed prior to taking this course.
Check your NAWT Certificate status HERE to confirm you hold the appropriate prerequisite Certification.

Instructors:

Chuck Cousino, REHS – Retired, CDPHE
Bill Tatro – Snowbridge, Inc

In-Person Course Dates:

December 17-18, 2026

Course Location:

Online via Zoom

COURSE PRICING:
CPOW Member 1-day Attendance: $250 / NON-Member 1-Day Attendance: $350
Course Attendance on Thursday, Dec 17th for 8 CEU hours
Includes one (1) NAWT or CPOW Certificate Renewal
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class

CPOW Member 2-day Attendance: $350 / Non-Member 2-day Attendance: $450
Includes one (1) NAWT Inspector Certificate & one (1) CIDWT Course Manual provided by NAWT
Additional requested Certificate Renewals will be invoiced at $100/ea after the class
You must have a 2026 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
2026 Memberships can be purchased/renewed at the time of registration.
Please note that CPOW Memberships are valid until Dec 31 of the calendar year for which they are purchased and need to be
renewed annually to take advantage of Member Pricing on CPOW Courses and Events.

Online registration is now available for the course. Please click HERE to access the Course Registration.
You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.
*REGISTRATION FOR THE COURSES WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, 2026
OR WHEN THE ONLINE COURSE REACHES 100 PARTICIPANTS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

*NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.
NAWT CEU hours can be obtained by attending any NAWT-approved course or event.*
CPOW EXAM POLICY:

If the exam is not passed during the first attempt, a second attempt will be allowed, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification, the participant will need to re-take the full course again, but at a discounted rate due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade. Exam retakes must be scheduled and taken within 90 days of the end of the course before the exam retake option is void.
