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Onsite Wastewater Recycling Associations

National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) - The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) is the largest organization within the U.S. dedicated solely to educating and representing members within the onsite and decentralized industry. Their stated mission is “to provide leadership and promote the onsite wastewater treatment and recycling industry through education, training, communication and quality tools to support excellence in performance." NOWRA’s headquarters are located in Edgewater, Maryland, with constituent state groups throughout the U.S.

NOWRA offers Education and Training programs either as educational sessions or specialty workshops, many of which can be done at a requested location. These are exclusively developed and conducted by NOWRA educators, researchers and leaders are recognized for their national expertise and skills within the onsite industry. In addition, industry members representing a significant group of manufacturers and distributors also participate in these sessions to provide additional technical expertise and answer questions about the operations of certain equipment. Because of these credentials, certificates of course completion issued to NOWRA program participants are accepted and can be applied to the professional continuing education requirements in various states. These programs are adaptable to meet the legal and code requirements of the various states and of the technologies that work within the specific geographic area.

Carolina Onsite Water Recycling Association (COWRA) - Serving North and South Carolina, COWRA promotes: documentation and perpetual management of onsite wells and septic systems; education of citizens, installers and managers of onsite water systems on their proper design, construction and maintenance; inform the general public of the environmental and economic benefits of onsite versus central water systems; promote the development and adoption of new treatment technologies; and promote water conservation.