Septic Smart Week
MOWA joins the University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program to support this event to bring awareness to the onsite wastewater industry. Learn some fun facts about septic systems and how to educate anyone you work with.
We are hosting a Septic Smart Webinar on September 15, 2026. This event will take place at 6:30 PM via a Zoom Webinar. Pre-registration is required.
Check out MOWA's Social Media during Septic Smart Week for helpful tips on your wastewater treatment system!
The Onsite Sewage Treatment Program provides education and technical assistance to homeowners, small communities, onsite professionals, and local units of government regarding onsite wastewater treatment. The Water Resources Center is a unit of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences and the University of Minnesota Extension.
SepticSmart Week is an annual event that occurs the third week of September. Communities, local groups, and state governments can bring attention to the importance of caring for and maintaining septic systems by organizing homeowner education events, sponsoring workshops, or sharing social media from the SepticSmart program.
EPA Resources for Septic Smart Week
EPA has many resources available for business owners to help promote the week and customers about Septic Smart Week. See the link below to see the resources available.