American Liquid Waste Magazine

The Alabama Onsite Wastewater Association (AOWA) is a non-profit association working hard to help those in the most need of assistance throughout the state of Alabama. Poverty is a major issue plaguing Alabama due, in part, to the poor economy. AOWA Executive Director Dave Roll says there are thousands of people either without septic or [...]

Sticking true to the ‘rural’ part of the association’s moniker, the focus of the Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is toward community based systems with the mission to provide technical assistance, training and a strong representative voice for the benefit of Idaho’s water and wastewater systems. Working primarily with the United States Department of Agriculture’s [...]

The Oregon Onsite Wastewater Association (O2WA) was formed in 1984 with the intent to actively participate in public and private efforts in development and acceptance of new and improved practices, policies, laws and regulations for onsite wastewater treatment and dispersal throughout the state of Oregon. It is an important goal of the O2WA, as an [...]

The Yankee Onsite Wastewater Association (YOWA) is different from other septic associations across the country in that they represent six states instead of just one. Encompassing Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine, YOWA works to represent all sectors of the septic industry for the entire New England region. YOWA is affiliated with [...]

The Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Association (MOWA) represents companies and individuals who are involved in designing, constructing or providing maintenance and repair service for septic systems. Pat Martyn, MOWA’s Executive Director, proclaims proudly, “We’re pretty active here.” The statewide association boasts 250 companies, which Martyn explains, “We’re not like most associations. We count companies, not individuals.” [...]

The Pennsylvania Septage Management Association (PSMA) has put its energies into developing a robust certification program, vital relationships with regulators and lawmakers, and an annual conference and trade show that serves the diverse needs of its members, as well as many nonmembers, across the state and beyond. PSMA is a 240-member organization of companies and [...]

As new technologies, changes in regulations and economic pressures alter the liquid waste pumping industry, a business owner who has the right people in his or her corner can be considered very fortunate. In many states and regions, trade associations and groups—with their knowledge, experience and range of services—are the exact right people that septage [...]

The upcoming annual convention and trade show hosted by the Florida Onsite Wastewater Association (FOWA) is a family friendly event. The convention will take advantage of exceptional trainers and resources, as well as take advantage of some of Florida’s family-oriented accommodations. And why not? Shouldn’t it be fun for everyone? “It is very important to [...]

One of the strengths of the Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association (WOWRA) is its ability to “play well with others.” It is an organization that knows how to share, to collaborate and to elicit the best from its various partners. As a result, the 200-member WOWRA has a leadership role in the evolution of its [...]

The Virginia Onsite Wastewater and Recycling Association (VOWRA) started sometime around 1995/1996 in response to there being no industry collective to serve the needs of the private sector. Bob Mayer, with American Manufacturing, attended a trade show in Florida. While there, he met with representatives of the National Onsite Wastewater and Recycling Association (NOWRA) and [...]