Colorado Professionals in Onsite Wastewater

NAWT Inspector Training - Gunnison
2019-05-30 08:00 - 2019-05-31 17:00 (America/Denver) | Fred R Field Western Heritage Center Fairgrounds & Multi-Purpose Building, 275 S. Spruce St., Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
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.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the Wait List for the class, please email your NAME, COMPANY NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER to Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net.
You must have a current 2019 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.

CPOW Soils Class 2019 - Alamosa
2019-05-23 08:00 - 2019-05-24 17:00 | Alamosa County Administration/Commissioners, 8900 Independence Way Building A&B, Room 108, Alamosa, CO, 81101, 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.
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 this exam.
The instructors for this course will be:
Warren Brown, P.E.
Public Health Engineer
Tri County Health Department
Roy Laws, P.E.
Jefferson County Public Health
Environmental Health Services Division
Class will be held Thursday, May 23 from 8am-5pm, and Friday May 25 from 8am-5pm
Bagels, doughnuts, coffee & tea in the morning, and lunch will be provided.
THIS COURSE IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. If you would like to be added to the Wait List for the course, please email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net with your Name, Company Name, Mailing Address and Telephone Number, and she will contact you if a space becomes available.
You must have a current 2019 CPOW membership to receive member pricing.

OWTS Installer Course - Boulder
2019-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Boulder County Clerk & Recorders Office, 1750 33rd St., Boulder, CO, 80301, United States
The Installer class is a nationally recognized OWTS class developed to provide training, testing and certification for individuals who install OWTS systems. The topics covered in this 1-day course are planning and site evaluation; proper installation of tanks and advanced treatment units; using good installation principles for installing below grade, at-grade and above grade soil treatment areas; proper installation of pump and pump stations; proper installation of different media and media filters. This course has been used as a preparatory course for CIDWT Installers Exam.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED, CLASS IS AT CAPACITY. If you would like to be added to the Wait list, please send your information to cpow@nullcpow.net.
Please check out our website for our other available courses happening later in the year.

NAWT Operation & Maintenance 2
2019-02-07 08:00 - 2019-02-08 17:00 | Tri-County Health Department, 6162 S. Willow Street, Suite 100, Florence Saben Room, Greenwood Village, CO, 80011, United States
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.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. Please check our website for available courses.

NAWT Inspector Training - Summit County
2019-01-17 08:00 - 2019-01-18 17:00 | Summit County Public Health – County Commons Building, 37 Peak One Drive, Frisco, CO, 80443
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.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. If you wish to attend the course, please email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net, and please be sure to include your name, company name, mailing address, and phone number.
You must have a 2019 CPOW membership to receive membership pricing.

NAWT Operation & Maintenance 1
2019-01-10 08:00 - 2019-01-11 17:00 | Tri-County Health Department, 6162 S. Willow Street, Suite 100, Florence Saben Room, Greenwood Village, CO, 80011, United States
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.
Click HERE to register or contact Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net.
You must have a current CPOW membership to receive member pricing.

NAWT Inspector Training 2018
2018-11-15 08:00 - 2018-11-16 17:00 | El Paso County Health Department (Snow/Miller Conference Room), 1675 W Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, United States
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.
CLASS IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY. If you would like to be added to the Waiting List, please email cpow@nullcpow.net with your NAME, COMPANY NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, and TELEPHONE NUMBER. Please note whether you need the 1-day Recertification or 2-Day Full Certification. If a spot opens up for the class, you will be notified, and we will send you an invoice.
You must have a current CPOW membership to receive member pricing.

CPOW Soils Class - Golden
2018-10-08 08:00 - 2018-10-09 17:00 | American Mountaineering Center – Colorado Mountain Club, 710 10th Street, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Colorado Soil and Site Evaluation Course
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Section 43.5.J.2.c of the newly adopted Regulation #43 for a Competent Technician.
We will use class room lecture and field work to learn observation skills for profile holes and using visual and tactile evaluations to identify the soil types and characteristics needed to site and design onsite wastewater treatment systems. These methods are in accordance with the USDA methodology that has been used across the county.
Identify soil types by hand texturing and observation
Identify presence or absence of soil structure
Identify grade of soil structure
Recognize evidence of highest season water surface
Identify layers and interfaces that will interfere with effluent movement
Determine the most promising depth for infiltrative surface of OWTS and for percolation tests
Understand basic principles of OWTS siting and design
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 instructors for this course will be:
Warren Brown, P.E.
Public Health Engineer
Tri County Health Department
Roy Laws, P.E.
Jefferson County Public Health
Environmental Health Services Division
Class will be held Monday, October 8 from 8am-5pm, and Tuesday, October 9 from 8am-5pm
Bagels, doughnuts, coffee & tea in the morning, lunch and afternoon snacks will be provided.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Please keep checking back on our website for future Courses offered.

Member Appreciation Day - Arapahoe County
2018-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Arapahoe County Fairgrounds – VIP Room, 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO, 80016, United States
Colorado Professionals in Onsite Wastewater is hosting a member appreciation day free to all 2018 CPOW members. The class will include classroom instruction from John Thomas, Executive Director of the Washington On-site Sewage Association (WOSSA). The morning session will be split into two groups. One group will start the day with an inspection of an onsite wastewater treatment system and the other group will start in the classroom. The groups will then switch so that everyone is able to walk through a National Association of Wastewater Technician (NAWT) inspection.
Morning session (done twice to a split group)
Overview – 10 minutes
1926 Subpart P – Excavations – 15 minutes
1926.650 – Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart. – 15 minutes
1926.651 – Specific Excavation Requirements. – 20 minutes
1926.652 – Requirements for protective systems. – 30 minutes
2 hours total
Afternoon session
1926 Subpart P App A – Soil Classification – 30 minutes
1926 Subpart P App B – Sloping and Benching – 30 minutes
1926 Subpart P App C – Timber Shoring for Trenches – 30 minutes
1926 Subpart P App D – Aluminum Hydraulic Shoring for Trenches -30 minutes
1926 Subpart P App E – Alternatives to Timber Shoring – 15 minutes
1926 Subpart P App F – Selection of Protective Systems – 15 minutes
Case Studies and exercises – 1.0 hour
Discussion and questions – 30 minutes
Total Presentation time: 6 hours

Please register by clicking here or emailing cpow@nullcpow.net with your name, phone number, and address. You must purchase a 2018 CPOW membership to attend the free education day. NAWT continuing education hours will be given for attending the full day. The class will be capped at 75 people. Members may attend the Eagle County or Arapahoe County Member Appreciation Day, but not both.

CPOW Soils Class - Glenwood Springs
2018-08-14 08:00 - 2018-08-15 17:00 | Glenwood Springs Rec Center, 100 Wulfsohn Rd, Glenwwod Springs, 80601, 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.
Day one of the course is primarily classroom instruction, with some “hands-on” where participants hand texture reference samples of all soil types. Day 2 includes a field trip/exercise, where participants will learn to apply the site evaluation principles learned from day one.
Day one includes:
1. Basic Principles of On-Site Wastewater Treatment (OWTS) siting and design
2. Regulation specific requirements for conducting preliminary and field site investigations with “real world” examples
3. Basic geology and soil formation processes
4. Percolation test methods
5. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) soils classification system
6. Relationship between soil types and movement & treatment of effluent
7. Basics of how to identify limiting layers and high rock content (Type R soils)
8. Hands-on soil texturing
Day two includes:
1. Preview of field site
2. Site visit and test pit evaluation
3. Re-cap of site visit
4. Review and Q&A
5. 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 this exam.
The instructors for this course will be:
Warren Brown, P.E.
Public Health Engineer
Tri County Health Department
Roy Laws, P.E.
Jefferson County Public Health
Environmental Health Services Division
Class will be held Tuesday, August 14 and from 8am-5pm, and Wednesday August 15 from 8am-5pm
Bagels, doughnuts, coffee & tea in the morning, lunch and afternoon snacks will be provided.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. Please check out our October Soils Course if you are interested in attending the class.

CPOW 2018 Annual Education Conference
2018-01-18 08:00 - 2018-01-19 17:00 | Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80223
CPOW will host their 2018 Annual Education Conference at the Sheraton Denver West in Lakewood, CO January 18-19, 2018.
Keynote Speakers include:
John R. Buchanan, Ph.D., P.E.
Dr. John R. Buchanan is an Associate Professor and is on the faculty of the Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science Department at the University of Tennessee. He will be talking about greywater reuse, aerobic Treatment and designing and installing drip dispersal systems.
Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP
Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP is the Director of Sustainability & Technical Education for The National Precast Concrete Association. Claude has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and is a licensed P.E. in Indiana and a licensed P.Eng in Canada. He will be speaking about grease interceptor and septic tank inspection as well as microbial corrosion.
Dr. Robert Siegrist, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE
Dr. Siegrist (a.k.a. Dr. Bob) is University Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines and also a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is former Director of the Small Flows Program and the Environmental Science and Engineering Division at CSM. Before joing CSM in 1995, Dr. Siegrist held academic and research positions with the University of Wisconsin, Norwegian Institute for Georesources and Pollution Research, Ayres Associates Inc., and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He earned his BS (High Honors) and MS in Civil Engineering and his PhD in Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin working within the Small Scale Waste Management Project. Dr. Siegrist is an internationally recognized expert in decentralized water reclamation and in situ remediation of contaminated land. His new textbook, Decentralized Water Reclamation Engineering, was just published by Springer (www.springer.com/us/book/9783319404714). He has served as a science and engineering advisor to government agencies in the United States and abroad and has been a Fellow with the NATO Committee for Challenges to Modern Society.

NAWT has granted 8 hours of CEU’s for attending both days of the conference for any NAWT Certificate. Attendees will still be required to pay the $75 NAWT fee to NAWT for their recertification.
Click HERE for the agenda
Click HERE to register

NAWT Inspector Training 2017
2017-11-16 08:00 - 2017-11-17 17:00 | Tri-County Health Department, 6162 S. Willow Street, Suite 100, Florence Saben Room, Greenwood Village, CO, 80011, United States
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.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. Please check our website for upcoming 2018 Courses.

Tri-County OWTS Regulation Update & Training
2017-10-11 07:30 - 12:00 | Tri-County Health Department Commerce City, 4201 E 72nd Ave., Commerce City, CO, 80022
AGENDA
ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
0-17 REGULATION UPDATE & TRAINING
When
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Where
Tri-County Health Department
Commerce City Office
4201 E 72nd Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
Adams Conference Room
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7:30 –8:00 Light Snacks/Networking
8:00-8:15 0-17 Regulations Intro, Records on TCHD’s website – Michael Weakley, TCHD
8:15-9:05 Regulation 43 Updates – Chuck Cousino, CDPHE
9:05-9:50 O-17 Regulation Changes -Jeff McCarron, John Bergstrom, Maria Mejia, TCHD
9:50-10:05 Break
10:05-10:35 Table 11: Design Criteria for soils with high rock content (Type “R” soils) – Warren Brown TCHD
10:35-10:45 Proper as builts and site plans, as builts for tank replacements – Natalie Wright, Jessica Wiersma, TCHD
10:45-11:20 Permitting OWTS Designed with Pressure Distribution, Kate Carney, Church
Onsite Wastewater Consultants
11:20-12:00 Group Discussion and Questions/Seminar Wrap Up

CPOW Member Appreciation Day
2017-07-28 08:00 - 15:30 | Shadows Ranch, 1259 Alvarado Rd, Georgetown, 80444
Free To Members – July 28, 2017
Registration closes July 21, 2017 at 10am or once 100 registrants is reached whichever comes first.
NAWT has granted 8 hours of CEU’s for any NAWT Certificate. Attendees will still be required to pay the $75 NAWT fee to NAWT for their recertification, but the day can be used.
Mark your calendars! CPOW will be holding a “Member Appreciation Day” on July 28, 2017 at Shadows Ranch located at 1259 Alvarado Rd, Georgetown, CO 80444 and will move to the Georgetown Heritage Center in the afternoon. This educational event is free to all CPOW members; and that includes lunch! The event will start with demonstrations at Shadows Ranch including a demonstration of a dosing siphon pressurizing soil treatment area piping, soil texturing samples and practice area, and pipe installation demonstration. The field demonstrations will be followed by work safety presentations by Washington Onsite Sewage Association (WOSSA) and lunch at the Georgetown Heritage Center. The day will wrap up with a field trip to the Georgetown Wastewater Treatment Plant. Space for the field is limited and will be first come first serve.
We look forward to seeing you at this hands-on learning and networking experience.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.

Clear Creek County Homeowner O&M Class
2017-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Jefferson County – Mt. Evans Room, 645 Parfet Street - Mt Evans Rm, Lakewood, CO, 80215, United States
For Clear Creek County Residents Only. This class is for homeowners who have received county permission to become self-certified to maintain their higher level treatment system. It is a one day course that will cover the basic skills to adequately inspect and service your system. A test will be given at the end of the class, a minimum score of 80% is needed in order to pass. The cost of the class is $300. Please email cpow@nullcpow.net to register. When registering include your name, mailing address, email address and telephone number.

NAWT OWTS Installer Course 2017
2017-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Boulder County Public Health, 3450 Broadway, Health Auditorium, Boulder, 80304
The Installer class is a nationally recognized OWTS class developed to provide training, testing and certification for individuals who install OWTS systems. The topics covered in this 1-day course are planning and site evaluation; proper installation of tanks and advanced treatment units; using good installation principles for installing below grade, at-grade and above grade soil treatment areas; proper installation of pump and pump stations; proper installation of different media and media filters. This course has been used as a preparatory course for CIDWT Installers Exam.
This class can be used for recertification of any NAWT certification.
Register Below or contact Lisa Nicoll at 720-626-8989 or email cpow@nullcpow.net
You must have a current CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED.

2017 CPOW Annual Education Conference
2017-01-19 08:00 - 2017-01-20 17:00 | Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80223
Colorado Professionals in Onsite Wastewater presents its 2-day Annual Education Conference January 19-20, 2017.
We are excited to present Dr. Sara Heger from the University of Minnesota as our Keynote speaker. We are fortunate to also welcome back Dr. Bob Siegrist from the Colorado School of Mines.
Mr. Jim vonMeier, an Environmental Specialist also from Minnesota, will be offering a wealth of knowledge.

Group Hotel rate available through January 5th. Hotel reservations can be made HERE.
You must have a current CPOW membership to receive member pricing.
Prices will increase $20 per day on January 16th.

NAWT Operation & Maintenance 1
2017-01-12 08:00 - 2017-01-13 17:00 | Jefferson County – Mt. Evans Room, 645 Parfet Street - Mt Evans Rm, Lakewood, CO, 80215, United States
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.
Register below or contact Lisa Nicoll at 720-626-8989 or cpow@nullcpow.net to register.
You must have a current CPOW membership to receive member pricing.

NAWT Inspector Training - 2016
2016-11-17 08:00 - 2016-11-18 17:00 | Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80223
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.
Register below or contact Lisa Nicoll at 720-626-8989 or email cpow@nullcpow.net
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS CLASS.

Soils Class - 2016
2016-05-19 08:00 - 2016-05-20 17:00 | American Mountaineering Center – Colorado Mountain Club, 710 10th Street, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Colorado Soil and Site Evaluation Course
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Section 43.5.J.2.c of the newly adopted Regulation #43 for a Competent Technician.
We will use class room lecture and field work to learn observation skills for profile holes and using visual and tactile evaluations to identify the soil types and characteristics needed to site and design onsite wastewater treatment systems. These methods are in accordance with the USDA methodology that has been used across the county.

Identify soil types by hand texturing and observation
Identify presence or absence of soil structure
Identify grade of soil structure
Recognize evidence of highest season water surface
Identify layers and interfaces that will interfere with effluent movement
Determine the most promising depth for infiltrative surface of OWTS and for percolation tests
Understand basic principles of OWTS siting and design

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 instructors for this course will be:
Warren Brown, P.E.
Public Health Engineer
Tri County Health Department
Roy Laws, P.E.
Jefferson County Public Health
Environmental Health Services Division

Class will be held Thursday, May 19 from 8am-5pm, and Friday May 20 from 8am-5pm
Bagels, doughnuts, coffee & tea in the morning, lunch and afternoon snacks will be provided.

Please register below or contact Lisa Nicoll at 720-626-8989 or email cpow@nullcpow.net
*REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS CLASS. Please email Lisa Nicoll if you would still like to attend.

San Luis Valley Area Training Courses
2016-05-10 08:00 - 2016-05-11 17:00 | Alamosa County Offices, 8900 Independence, Bldg A&B, EOC Room, Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
May 10th: An OWTS 101 course that will address basic understanding of what OWTS is, how it works, and why it is important to manage and maintain these systems. There will also be a section on how to complete a new install inspection. This course would be very beneficial for those individuals that work at the county offices that are in charge of managing the OWTS programs. This class will also give your staff the knowledge and tools to be able to help county residents with their questions regarding their own onsite systems.
May 11th: A one-day refresher course for visual and tactile skills taught in the CO Site and Soils Evaluation Course that was held in the San Luis Valley area in May of 2015. This one-day focused course will cover only the visual and tactile processes that help determine the types of soils the onsite system will be installed in. The first part of the day will be a brief overview of the tools that are used for this process and the remainder of the day will be a hands on practice session of utilizing the skills taught for the visual and tactile processes. There will also be a field trip to complete the day with actual pit exercises of utilizing the visual and tactile processes. PLEASE NOTE – THIS CLASS DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE “COMPETENT TECHNICIAN” RATING AS DEFINED BY CDPHE OWTS REGULATION 43.
There is capacity for 40 people in these classes.
Cost Of Class:
OWTS 101 – $50
CO Site and Soils Refresher – $75
Both Courses – $100 ($25 savings)
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED.
If you still wish to attend the course, please email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net with your information.

NAWT Inspector Class, Lakewood, CO
2015-11-12 08:00 - 2015-11-13 17:00 | Jefferson County – Mt. Evans Room, 645 Parfet Street - Mt Evans Rm, Lakewood, CO, 80215, United States
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.
The Inspector Class is now FULL. We will be hosting another Inspector Class at this time next year. Please be on the lookout for information regarding that class after the first of the year.

Soils Class - Northern Colorado
2015-10-22 08:00 - 2015-10-23 17:00 | Weld County Administration Building – Events Room, 1150 O Steet, Greely, CO, 80631, United States
Colorado Soil and Site Evaluation Course
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Section 43.5.J.2.c of the newly adopted Regulation #43 for a Competent Technician.
We will use class room lecture and field work to learn observation skills for profile holes and using visual and tactile evaluations to identify the soil types and characteristics needed to site and design onsite wastewater treatment systems. These methods are in accordance with the USDA methodology that has been used across the county.

Identify soil types by hand texturing and observation
Identify presence or absence of soil structure
Identify grade of soil structure
Recognize evidence of highest season water surface
Identify layers and interfaces that will interfere with effluent movement
Determine the most promising depth for infiltrative surface of OWTS and for percolation tests
Understand basic principles of OWTS siting and design

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 instructors for this course will be:
Warren Brown, P.E.
Public Health Engineer
Tri County Health Department
Roy Laws, P.E.
Jefferson County Public Health
Environmental Health Services Division

Class will be held Thursday, October 22 from 8am-5pm, and Friday October 23 from 8am-5pm
Bagels, doughnuts, coffee & tea in the morning and afternoon snacks and lunch will be provided.

Registration for this Event is almost full. If you wish to register, please contact Lisa Nicoll, cpow@nullcpow.net, and she will let you know if space is still available.

NAWT OWTS Installer Class
2015-10-01 08:00 - 2015-10-02 17:00 | Prairie Room at Boulder County Parks and Open Space, 5201 N. St Vrain, Boulder, CO, United States
The Installer class is a nationally recognized OWTS class developed to provide training, testing and certification for individuals who install OWTS systems. The topics covered in this 2-day course are planning and site evaluation; proper installation of tanks and advanced treatment units; using good installation principles for installing below grade, at-grade and above grade soil treatment areas; proper installation of pump and pump stations; proper installation of different media and media filters. This course has been used as a preparatory course for CIDWT Installers Exam.
This class can be used for recertification of any NAWT certification.
Register Below

Soils Class - Alamosa, CO
2015-05-14 08:00 - 2015-05-15 17:00 | Alamosa County Administration/Commissioners, 8900 Independence Way Building A&B, Room 108, Alamosa, CO, 81101, United States
Colorado Soil and Site Evaluation Course
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Section 43.5.J.2.c of the newly adopted Regulation #43 for a Competent Technician.
We will use class room lecture and field work to learn observation skills for profile holes and using visual and tactile evaluations to identify the soil types and characteristics needed to site and design onsite wastewater treatment systems. These methods are in accordance with the USDA methodology that has been used across the county.

Identify soil types by hand texturing and observation
Identify presence or absence of soil structure
Identify grade of soil structure
Recognize evidence of highest season water surface
Identify layers and interfaces that will interfere with effluent movement
Determine the most promising depth for infiltrative surface of OWTS and for percolation tests
Understand basic principles of OWTS siting and design

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 instructors for this course will be:
Warren Brown, P.E.
Public Health Engineer
Tri County Health Department
Roy Laws, P.E.
Jefferson County Public Health
Environmental Health Services Division

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. If you still wish to take a Soils Class, please look to sign up for one of our other two remaining classes this year.

CPOW Front Range Educational Mini-Conference
2015-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Red Rocks Community College Environmental Training Center, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood, CO
Join us for a FREE – 1 day educational conference and networking event on March 27, 2015 in Lakewood Colorado. You must be a current CPOW member to attend. Information on becoming a member or renewing your membership can be found on the CPOW website. Attend the annual CPOW meeting during the lunch hour, lunch will be provided. After the education sessions, join us for a Happy Hour with heavy appetizers and 1 FREE happy hour drink ticket at Chad’s Grill in Lakewood.

Proposed Schedule*

8:00-9:00 Registration

9:00-9:50 A Case for Training and Certification – Roger Shafer
9:50-10:40 Best Construction Practices – Warren Brown
10:40-11:00 BREAK
11:00-11:50 Scale Drawings and Drafting Programs – Bob Wright
12:00-1:00 LUNCH
1:00-1:30 Engineering OWTS for Nutrient Removal – Simon Farrell
1:40-2:20 Operating Permits & O&M – Kim Seipp & Craig Sanders
2:20-3:10 OWTS Controls and Dosing – Chuck Cousino
3:10-3:30 BREAK
3:30-4:20 Pressure Distribution Demonstration – Jennifer Migliorato and Mike Scrivner
5:00-7:00 Happy Hour at Chad’s Grill (drink ticket and appetizers included)

*Subject to change based upon availability

Please RSVP, by contacting CPOW at 720-626-8989.

Soils Training
2014-10-16 08:00 - 2014-10-17 17:00 | Colorado Rural Water Association, 176 W. Palmer Lake Drive, Pueblo West, 81007, United States
Colorado Soil and Site Evaluation Course
Location: 176 W. Palmer Lake Dr. West Pueblo, CO, Colorado –
Rural Water Association – Training Classroom
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Section 43.5.J.2.c of the newly adopted Regulation #43 for a Competent Technician.
We will use class room lecture and field work to learn observation skills for profile holes and using visual and tactile evaluations to identify the soil types and characteristics needed to site and design onsite wastewater treatment systems. These methods are in accordance with the USDA methodology that has been used across the county.

Identify soil types by hand texturing and observation
Identify presence or absence of soil structure
Identify grade of soil structure
Recognize evidence of highest season water surface
Identify layers and interfaces that will interfere with effluent movement
Determine the most promising depth for infiltrative surface of OWTS and for percolation tests
Understand basic principles of OWTS siting and design

Attendance in such a training workshop serves as a demonstration of competence in the visual and tactile evaluation of soil pursuant to 43.5.J.2.b.(2) of the Colorado On-site Wastewater Treatment System Regulation.
Examination is not required by CDPHE Regulation 43
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to those who attend the workshop.
A Certificate of Attendance and Examination will be awarded to those who attend the workshop and pass the examination.
The instructors for this course will be:
Warren Brown, P.E.
Public Health Engineer
Tri County Health Department
Roy Laws, P.E.
Jefferson County Public Health
Environmental Health Services Division

Class will be held Thursday, October 16 from 8am-5pm, and Friday October 17 from 8am-5pm
Bagels, doughnuts, coffee & tea in the morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. Lunch will be on your own

Please contact Kim Seipp at 303-907-2701 for last minute registration.

Soils Class
2014-08-14 08:00 - 2014-08-15 17:00 | Delta County Courthouse Room #234, 501 Palmer Street, Delta, 81416
Colorado Soil and Site Evaluation Course
Location: 501 Palmer Street,Delta, CO 81416 – Delta County Courthouse Room #234
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Section 43.5.J.2.c of the newly adopted Regulation #43 for a Competent Technician.
We will use class room lecture and field work to learn observation skills for profile holes and using visual and tactile evaluations to identify the soil types and characteristics needed to site and design onsite wastewater treatment systems. These methods are in accordance with the USDA methodology that has been used across the county.

Identify soil types by hand texturing and observation
Identify presence or absence of soil structure
Identify grade of soil structure
Recognize evidence of highest season water surface
Identify layers and interfaces that will interfere with effluent movement
Determine the most promising depth for infiltrative surface of OWTS and for percolation tests
Understand basic principles of OWTS siting and design

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 instructors for this course will be:
Warren Brown, P.E.
Public Health Engineer
Tri County Health Department
Roy Laws, P.E.
Jefferson County Public Health
Environmental Health Services Division

Class will be held Thursday, August 14 from 8am-5pm, and Friday August 15 from 8am-5pm
Bagels, doughnuts, coffee & tea in the morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. Lunch will be on your own
A tentative Soils Class is scheduled for Pueblo County for October 16-17. We will have more information as it becomes available.

Certified Members
