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WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT

Approximately 55% of Vermont homes have on-site wastewater treatment systems (often called septic systems), the highest of any state in the U.S. These on-site (decentralized) systems provide treatment for wastewater from a home or business, eventually returning clean water to groundwater.

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division (DWGPD) issues water/wastewater permits for soil-based systems, potable water supplies (water supplies that are not public water supplies), municipal water and sewer connections; administers the Licensed Designer program; and reviews innovative and alternative systems for potential use in the state.

In partnership and alignment with DWGPD, Vermont State University Randolph (VTSU) provides state-approved training for on-site wastewater treatment systems.

Past Trainings include:

  • Continuing education (CE) for licensed designers;
  • Preparation workshop for the Class A Written Exam;
  • Preparation workshop for the Class A Soils Exam;
  • Preparation workshop for the Class B Exam;
  • Preparation workshop for Class BW Exam;
  • Certification workshops for Innovative/Alternative Providers;
  • Certification workshops for Contractors/Installers of Septic Systems

WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT TRAININGS

Designer Written Exam Prep (Class BW)
This workshop prepares participants for the Class BW Designer Vermont State Exam to become a state-licensed wastewater professional.
  • Dates: Oct 17 – Oct 17 2026
  • Instructors: John Diebold
  • Location Type (Format): In-Person
Course Details
Innovative/Alternative Wastewater Service Provider Training II
This second workshop in the series is targeted towards IA field technicians working in wastewater management.
  • Dates: Nov 19 – Nov 19 2026
  • Instructors: John Diebold, Mary O’Leary
  • Location Type (Format): In-Person
Course Details
Septic System Contractor- Installer I
Will provide septic system contractors/installers with updated experience with the wastewater rules, septic system componants, and site layout on residential…
  • Dates: Oct 30 – Oct 30 2026
  • Instructors: Mary O’Leary
  • Location Type (Format): In-Person
Course Details
Septic System Contractor- Installer II
Will provide septic system contractors/installers with updated experience with soil identification; soil and groundwater limiting conditions, and best practices for…
  • Dates: Nov 13 – Nov 13 2026
  • Instructors: Mary O’Leary
  • Location Type (Format): In-Person
Course Details
Septic System Contractor- Installer III
Will provide septic system contractors/installers with updated experience with typical causes of malfunctioning or failed septic systems, ways to identify…
  • Dates: Dec 4 – Dec 4 2026
  • Instructors: Mary O’Leary
  • Location Type (Format): In-Person
Course Details
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