Author name: Dan Ottenheimer

Recently, MassDEP revised Title 5 Form 2A – the Disposal System Construction Permit.  This new version of the form is located on DEP’s website and is available for use immediately by local and regional health departments across Massachusetts.  Here is a link to the revised form Form 2A Disposal System Construction Permit 08.17.2026-a11y.pdf The revised form […]

Earlier in 2026 the YOWA Board of Directors agreed to establish a new onsite wastewater scholarship for a current or recent college student.  The goal of this scholarship is to promote onsite wastewater research in New England and to have the findings presented both on a national and a local stage.  The scholarship covers the

Earlier this year, David Boyer moved from the MassDEP Central Regional office to the Boston office to take the position of Director of the NPDES/Groundwater and Title 5 programs. YOWA Board Member Dan Ottenheimer conducted the following interview with David to introduce YOWA members to his background, goals and projects he strives to implement in

Looking for training? Need to keep your system inspector or soil evaluator license? YOWA members get easy and interesting training at their fingertips! Are you a Massachusetts System Inspector or Soil Evaluator who needs CEUs by the June renewal deadline?  Your onsite wastewater industry professionals at YOWA are here to help. Get your needed training,

New Director – David Boyer has moved from the Central Regional office to the Boston office to take the position of Director of the NPDES/Groundwater and Title 5 programs.  Dave’s extensive experience will be an asset in this new position and YOWA looks forward to working with him in the future. New Guidance – The

Through a series of emails and social posts, YOWA participated enthusiastically in the U.S. EPA’s nationwide SepticSmart Week activities September 16-20.  Using a focus on the importance of proper maintenance of an onsite system, YOWA sent out two email messages and created ten posts on its LinkedIn page. These all spoke about how our members

Taking a glance at the recent developments in the “Innovative/Alternative” approvals of various onsite wastewater system components under 310 CMR 15.280 over the past few years reveals an interesting pattern.  We will dig deep into the two issued last year and also touch on approvals issued over the three prior years as well: **2023: A