February 2019
I.N.F.O. Industry News for Oregon
News and Announcements for February...
Join us! 25th Annual Oregon Onsite Wastewater Conference
Date: April 4 - 5 - 6, 2019
1.2 CEUs Approved for DEQ Installers and O&M Providers
NEW this Year!
  • 4 Hour Workshop For Business Owners and Employees - Maximizing Quick Books
  • Saturday - Hands-on Classes
  • Tour of new Tumalo Development
  • ATT training
  • Exhibit Hall with over 20 Exhibitors
For more information on classes and how to register follow the Links below...
Membership!
In September of 1994, the Oregon Onsite Wastewater Association (O2WA) was incorporated to give a voice to members of all disciplines and trades, to encourage the free exchange of ideas, to upgrade skills through education and training, and to promote the development of new and improved practices, policies and uniform standards. Your participation is important.
The 2019 membership is available online.
Board of Directors - Nominations Close March 18th
Each year members are elected to the Board of Directors. This is an opportunity for members to shape the future of the organization and the onsite wastewater industry.
2019 Open Board Positions:
*   Environmental Health Specialist
*   Soil Scientist
*   Manufacturer
You may make an nomination or nominate yourself!
Nomination deadline is March 18th.
O2WA Support for Septic Affordable Loan Program Funding - SB756
 Appropriates moneys to Department of Environmental Quality to award grant under ORS 454.779 and cover administrative costs necessary to implement ORS 454.779.

Since its creation two years ago this program has grown into a state-wide program, serving families across Oregon by providing access to affordable, long-term lending that is operated, funded and overseen by the private sector with minimal government oversight or public financial risk. Given both the existing program’s success, and the constant demand for the program’s services, DEQ put $2MM in its proposed budget. Unfortunately, these funds were removed in the final budget submitted to the legislature this year. This lack of funding greatly affects Housing Affordability and impacts families.