In October, NOWRA conducted its 9th Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference: “Clean Water For Healthy Communities” in the picturesque setting of Norfolk, VA. The event was a collaborative effort between NOWRA, the National Association of Wastewater Technicians, State Onsite Regulators Alliance, and the Virginia Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association, the state’s affiliate to NOWRA. This successful gathering boasted …
The 2023 National On-site Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) Mega-Conference located in Hampton, Virginia was an enlightening educational experience. Not only did this conference provide excellent networking opportunities, but it also provided new information and positive goals to which we can aspire as a State affiliate. During the keynote presentations, we heard inspiring stories from Sherry …
The Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection (MassDEP) has released changes to the Title 5 and other regulations which will impact Cape Cod communities, effective July 7, 2023. Communities have two years to opt into the watershed permitting process to address nitrogen pollution and restore estuaries. Failure to obtain a watershed permit within those two years …
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The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA), in partnership with the National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT), the State Onsite Regulators Association (SORA), and NOWRA’s Virginia affiliate, the Virginia Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (VOWRA), are currently accepting abstracts for the 2023 Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference, to be held in Hampton, Virginia on October 22 – 25, …
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YOWA has drafted a letter in support of amendments to Title 5, which will result in the creation of Natural Resource Areas (NRAs) as a dedicated effort to protect the waters of Massachusetts and New England. This letter expresses YOWA’s support of MassDEP in their efforts to address the increasing nitrogen issue in our region …
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MassDEP is hiring an Environmental Analyst III for the Wastewater Program. This position will assist with IA technology evaluation and Watershed Permit reviews. https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=22000EJF
A Public Hearing Notice was published in the Massachusetts Register by the Massachusetts Secretary of State on November 11, 2022. Through this revised Notice, MassDEP is providing an extension of the comment period until 5 p.m. on January 30, 2023. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is proposing …
MassDEP will be holding two online information webinar sessions on the proposed draft amendments to Title 5 and the draft Watershed Permit Regulations. MassDEP will provide an overview of the proposed amendments and regulations and will take questions from participants during the webinar. MassDEP intends to have staff who speak Spanish and Portuguese available for …
SepticSmart Week 2022 took place September 19-23. This annual event brings awareness to the importance of caring for and maintaining septic systems. Communities, organizations, and state governments recognize this weeklong event by organizing homeowner education events, hosting workshops, and sharing informational content, and it is an opportunity to issue a proclamation in support of this …
September 19, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is partnering with state and local governments, community groups, businesses, and academic institutions to sponsor the tenth annual SepticSmart Week from September 19-23, 2022. SepticSmart focuses on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of septic systems to enhance healthy communities and …