On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)

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 →

In this online course, we will be discussing information that is important to you, the homeowner, for performing proper operation, maintenance, and monitoring service of your onsite wastewater treatment system, also called an Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU) and Spray System. We will also discuss the routine reporting requirements for keeping your ATU & Spray System in compliance with Texas regulations at the state and local level. For Texas counties that have approved this course, it will allow homeowners to maintain their own Aerobic Treatment Unit. To determine if... 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.

This course covers the components of an aerobic treatment unit and spray field. Presentations discuss the importance of maintaining an on-site 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 operation... Read More →

This course covers the components of an aerobic treatment unit and spray field. Presentations discuss the importance of maintaining an on-site 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 operation... Read More →