On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)

Interested in learning how to keep your septic system functioning properly? Join us for a FREE homeowner Septic System Workshop! This course covers the components of a conventional septic system and drainfield. Presentations provide a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities for a conventional septic system. The course explains how activities within the home can impact the operation of a septic system. This course will also explain the limitations of the site itself to accept and provide treatment to the wastewater. The participants will leave this... Read More →

Interested in learning how to keep your septic system functioning properly? Join us for a FREE homeowner Septic System Workshop! AgriLife Extension Program Specialist, Ryan Gerlich, will be providing basic training on understanding the operational and maintenance activities associated with conventional and aerobic septic systems.  The 2-hour evening course will cover treatment processes, health and safety considerations, and answers to the most frequent questions, including when to pump out a tank and what can or cannot go down the drain. Where:  The free event will be held at the... Read More →

This course covers the components of an aerobic treatment unit and spray field . Presentations discuss the importance of maintaining an onsite wastewater treatment system, health and safety considerations, basic concepts about the aerobic treatment processes, testing and reporting on the status of the treatment system, care and feeding of the aerobic treatment unit, and tools for evaluating the system. These presentations provide a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities for an aerobic treatment unit. The course explains how  activities within the home can impact the... Read More →

Texas OSSF Advanced Treatment Course 8-Hr CEU Course, May 15, 2019 Texas Forestry Association 1903 Atkinson Dr Lufkin, TX 75901 Click here to register The Texas Water Resources Institute is hosting an 8-Hour Continuing Education course for licensed On-Site Sewage Facility professionals on May 15, 2019 in Lufkin, TX.The course will be taught by the Texas A&M OSSF team. This course is approved for eight (8) hours of Onsite Wastewater Continuing Education Credit by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The cost is $100 and includes lunch and... Read More →

Attend a Homeowner Maintenance of Septic Systems Course for Free! The 6 hour course provides a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of conventional and aerobic septic systems, and explains how activities within the home impact septic systems. Presentations will cover the treatment processes, health and safety considerations, an overview of how to inspect and maintain the system, and goes in depth on aerobic systems and their operation and maintenance. This course also provides answers to the most frequently asked septic system questions, including when to... Read More →

This course provides a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of a conventional septic system, and explains how activities within the home impact septic systems. Presentations will cover the treatment processes, health and safety considerations, how to inspect, and maintain the system. This course also provides answers to the most frequently asked septic system questions, including when to pumpout a tank and what can or cannot go down the drain. Why Should You Attend? Septic systems are not flush and forget systems! Therefore maintenance is essential... Read More →

This course is approved for sixteen (16) hours of Onsite Wastewater Continuing Education Credit by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Registration through the Texas Onsite Wastewater Association. The purpose of this course is to provide class participants with methods for troubleshooting systems by analyzing the sources for excessive hydraulic and organic loading. The class is designed for professional wastewater site evaluators, designers, installers, regulators, operation, maintenance and monitoring services providers. Following topics are covered during the TWO DAY 16 Hours Class 1. Onsite/Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems Overview 2.... Read More →

This course has been postponed with a tentative new date in May 2020. Please check back for updates and finalized schedule. This course provides a basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of a conventional septic system, and explains how activities within the home impact septic systems. Presentations will cover the treatment processes, health and safety considerations, how to inspect, and maintain the system. This course also provides answers to the most frequently asked septic system questions, including when to pumpout a tank and what can or... Read More →

COURSE INFORMATION The High Strength Course Wastewater Course will be held LIVE from Texas A&M AgriLife Classroom via Zoom. • Participants will be able to ask questions and the instructor will interact with participants. • The 2-day class offers up to 16 CEUs for OSSF licenses and will be reported to TCEQ. • You must remain logged in and interact on the Zoom link for full credits. • It is REQUIRED to provide correct TCEQ license number and your email that will be used to log in for... Read More →

https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/productListingDetails/3443This course will be held November 10th at the Meridian Civic Center.   Directed to the homeowner, this session provides a basic training in proper evaluation of structures, equipment and operation of already installed aerobic treatment units in homes. A certificate of attendance will be provided. 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM with a 1 hour break for lunch. Lunch is on your own so please plan accordingly. Preregistration is required. Please click here for online registration.