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Why Septics? Free Webinar
If you are a homeowner, a person looking to escape city life, a real estate professional helping a buyer or seller or a person investigating new career opportunities, the foundation for this week’s webinars and your venturing into the world served by septic systems starts here. The first in the 5-presentation series will examine:
Monday Sept 19 12:00-1:00pm: Jake Garrett, Professional Engineer (PE), Gila County Environmental Engineering Manager
Title: Why Septics?
- Where and Why septic systems are used
- The differences between septic systems of all ages and what to look for
- How septics and sewer lines vary and the costs of each
- Responsibilities of septic ownership
- Tools available to assist when considering a septic property
- Jobs Overview
Speaker's Biography: Jake Garrett, PE, is the manager of the Gila County, Arizona Environmental Health Program. He has been active in the onsite septic industry for the last 30 years, first in the private sector as a percolation tester, conventional and alternative system designer, and installation planning and execution. Since joining Gila County in 2002 he has managed the environmental programs delegated to Gila County from both ADEQ and ADHS. He has implemented “one-stop-shop” for Gila County residents, is an active participant in septic rule revision processes and continues to participate in industry growth and education activities including various leadership roles.
Each year, EPA holds Septic Smart Week with outreach activities to encourage homeowners and communities to care for and maintain their septic systems.
Septic Smart Week seeks to inform homeowners on proper septic system care and maintenance, assist local agencies in promoting homeowner education and awareness, and educate local decision makers about infrastructure options to improve and sustain their communities. This webinar is hosted by the Arizona Onsite Water Reclamation Association (AzOWRA) and the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Please join us at noon September 19-23, 2022, Monday through Friday, for a 30-minute presentation featuring AzOWRA Septic Professionals, followed by a Q&A session.
The Arizona Onsite Water Reclamation Association's mission is to provide value to our membership, rural and suburban property owners, those engaged in the onsite trades, and Arizona residents in general, through education, training, promotion of quality services and advocacy regarding onsite wastewater treatment, reuse and management.