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TOWATOWAInsiderInsiderThe Offi cial Texas On-Site Wastewater Association Publication

Volume 17 - Number 3 - 3rd Issue 2008

In This Issue:

The Recurring Question .......

Enforcement: Get Involved! ..

Dear Onsite Professional......

Changing Times....................

What’s New at the TCEQ .....

Watertight Riser Caps ..........

A Very Special Thanks ..........

The Same Old Rules ............

Changes to the OSSF Rules

Call for Membership .............

Calendar of Events ...............

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I am amazed by the number of people who I talk to on a daily basis who do not have a clue that TOWA has been actively pushing TCEQ, since March 2008, for an amendment to the proposed rules which will save current Maintenance Providers money and time. These same people also are unaware that, due to a lot of hard work by TOWA Members, the Heart of Texas TOWA Chapter and the TOWA Board of Directors we were successful in our eff ort. The announcement, by TCEQ, in Waco last March that the new proposed rules would include an Advanced Maintenance Provider Course and that all individuals who intended to remain in the maintenance provider business would have to take this course caused a huge outcry from TOWA Members. The obvious question was what was TOWA going to do about this requirement. This question suddenly became “The” topic of discussion among individuals at the convention. The TOWA Board of Directors met Wednesday afternoon, after the closing of the show, and started formulating battle plans. The membership had “spoken” and expected TOWA to take action which would remove this requirement for another training course. Most of TOWA’s members who were in the maintenance industry felt, and rightly so, that they had achieved a level of expertise that should exempt them from having to attend another maintenance course. Many of these individuals have

been maintenance providers for 10 years. They did not believe that another 16 hour course would improve their knowledge base and would just be a waste of their time. The main emphasis of the Board had centered on rebuilding TOWA’s membership but it was apparent that the current membership was more concerned with this proposed rule change. As a result the TOWA Board voted unanimously to take on TCEQ and to obtain an amendment to the proposed rules which would exempt most of our members from having to take this advanced course. The TOWA Board and several TOWA Members worked tirelessly to get State Senators and State Representatives to pressure TCEQ to include an exemption which saved current Maintenance Providers thousands of dollars. When you see a current Maintenance Provider ask them if they are a member of TOWA. If they say NO ask them why they are sitting back and allowing the rest of us to carry their load. Details on the projected savings and TCEQ’s actual wording on the exemption are outlined in detail on another page of this newsletter. Please read this page so you will be able to answer the question of “what has TOWA done for me”. Also you might point out that TOWA has written several letters, on behalf of TOWA Members, to TCEQ to get “clarifi cation” on several sections of the new rules. In

“THE” Recurring Question – What has TOWA done for me? Tim Taylor

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CORPORATECORPORATEPARTNERS 2008PARTNERS 2008

Special Thanks to our 2008 Corporate Sponsors for their

Year-Round Support of On-SiteWastewater in Texas

DIAMOND SPONSORS:DIAMOND SPONSORS:Anchor GraphicsAnchor Graphics

Clearstream Wastewater SystemsClearstream Wastewater SystemsConsolidated Treatment SystemsConsolidated Treatment Systems

Ecological Tanks, Inc.Ecological Tanks, Inc.HOOT Aerobic Systems, Inc.HOOT Aerobic Systems, Inc.

Infi ltrator Systems, Inc.Infi ltrator Systems, Inc.LonghornLonghorn

National Wastewater Systems, Inc.National Wastewater Systems, Inc.Tuff TigerTuff Tiger

Tuf-Tite, Inc.Tuf-Tite, Inc.

Platinum Sponsors: Aquaklear, Inc.

Concrete Sealants, Inc.GAST Manufacturing, Inc.

Jet, Inc.Southern Manufacturing

Gold Sponsors: Austin Pump and Supply

Geofl ow, Inc.K-Rain Manufacturing

Hiblow USA, Inc.Plastic Tubing Industries of Texas

Poly Portables, Inc.Preferred Pump and Equipment

SI PrecastTyler Products Sales, Inc.

Silver Sponsors: Delta Environmental Products

ITT Corporation (Gould, Red Jacket)Polylok, Inc.

SJE Rhombus

Bronze Sponsors: Cimarron Marketing Associates

LBC ManufacturingPentain WaterRMSYS, Inc.

Wilson Company

“THE” Recurring Question (continued)

Local Enforcement Problems?Local Enforcement Problems?

Attend a TOWA Chapter Meeting and Report Local Enforcement Problems

10 TOWA Chapters throughout the State hold periodic meetings that give 2 hours of continuing education credits as

well as off er a forum to discuss local enforcement issues.

If an issue cannot be handled locally, your Chapter contact will refer the problem to the TOWA Enforcement Chairmen

and legal counsel.

If you do not tell us what problems you experience that impact the industry, we cannot help to solve them!

addition TOWA has worked with several DRs to help them write control orders which limit homeowner maintenance. TOWA’s staff respond to many calls each day from members with questions ranging from how do I obtain parts for aerobic systems to how many CEUs do I have and when is my license due as well as questions on where and when can I attend a class to obtain CEUs. TOWA is the ONLY organization which is currently looking out for the best interest of the individuals in the onsite industry. Urge your colleagues to join today. There is power in numbers and TOWA needs more Numbers (Members) in order to continue to protect our industry.

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TOWA 2008BOARD OF DIRECTORS

“Ray” Harold Stubblefi eld, Vice President San Angelo Backhoe & Septic Svc., Inc.

7902 Doss Lane San Angelo, TX 76901 325-658-8792 Phone

325-655-6129 Faxhrstubblefi [email protected]

John Redfern, President Effect Tyler Product Sales

10383 Spur 164Tyler, TX 73709

903-593-8633 Phone903-593-8863 [email protected]

Randi Weber, SecretaryPO Box 2421

Onalaska, TX 77360936-760-6241

[email protected]

Ron Suchecki, Past President Hoot Systems, Inc.

1237 Autumn Oak Circle China Spring, TX 76633

254-299-0821 Phone254-299-0822 Fax

[email protected]

Tim Snyder, Treasurer Snyder Septic & Excavation, Inc.

11914 Sunnyside DriveBaytown, TX 77520

[email protected]

Tim N. TaylorManaging Consultant

3531 W. Meadow Nacogdoches, TX 75961

936-564-6226 Phone936-564-9116 Fax

[email protected]

Directors at Large

Rick Ashley Wendell Baker

Bret Brown Dixon DrydenPat Duncan

George JohnsonRoy LedgerDavid Price

Jim Prohauska Gerald Snyder

TOWATOWAInsiderInsiderTOWA DEFENDS & ACHIEVES ANOTHER MILSTONE

FOR THE ONSITE PROFESSIONAL

ALL CURRENT INSTALLER II’S, MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS & C WASTEWATER LIC.

“ WILL NOT” HAVE TO TAKE THE NEW MAINTENANCE PROVIDER COURSE (see details below)

$$$$$$$$$$ SAVINGS FOR YOU $$$$$$$$$$$

TOWA HAS JUST SAVED YOU $1200.00 {Equivalent to 9 YRS OF TOWA DUES}

(SEE DETAILS BELOW)

THIS IS WHAT TOWA HAS DONE FOR YOU LATELY

NOW THE NEW LEGISLATIVE SESSION STARTS THIS JANUARY AND WE NEED YOUR HELP, SO WE CAN CONTINUE LOOKING OUT FOR INSTALLERS, MAINTENANCE PROVIDER, DESIGNERS, DRs, PUMPERS, MANUFACTURES, ETC

MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE JUST $135.00 YEAR (Put it on your Visa and pay $11.25 per month). Return the attached application with your check to TOWA 3205 N Univ. Dr. Suite D PMB 411, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965. Phone 888 398-7188 Fax 936- 564-9116

DETAILS “TOWA commented that while they support the need for a licensed maintenance provider, current Installer II and Wastewater C licensees should not have to take an advanced course and examination to obtain a maintenance provider license.” “The commission also received over 250 form letters from members of TOWA.” These form letters supported the exemption for existing maintenance providers.

“ The commission agrees that individuals who meet the requirements of §30.240(e) and who held a current maintenance provider registration on the eff ective date of these rules should be exempt from the requirement for completing an advanced aerobic course and passing the maintenance provider licensure examination, provided that they meet the remaining requirements for licensure as a maintenance provider. As a result, §30.240(e)(7) has been added to allow an exemption for maintenance providers from taking the advanced aerobic maintenance course and licensing examination provided that they meet all of the other maintenance provider licensing requirements as of the eff ective date of these rules.” The eff ective date of the rules was September 11, 2008.

DETAILS ON THE $1200 SAVINGS ABOVE - This exemption saved current maintenance providers some $300.00 in course cost, about $200.00 in motel bills, at least $100.00 in travel expense, probably $100.00 in meals and 2 ½ days off the job (20 hours at $25.00/hour = $500.00. I can’t understand how those of you who have not joined TOWA can, with a clear conscience, just sit back and let your fellow TOWA members carry the weight for you. Think how much more TOWA could have accomplished if you had been supporting us!

ACT NOW!!!!!!!!! JOIN US TODAY!!!!!!!!!

Dear Onsite ProfessionalBy Tim Taylor

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Changing TimesBy Tim Snyder, TOWA Treasurer

I have talked to many installers and manufacturers and they all say the same thing, business is slow. We are at a time when business is slowing down due to the economy, more for some than others. We have had several years of a strong housing market, lots of work and made good money. Some of you went through the same thing back in the early eighty’s when housing hit bottom and people lost money due to builders going broke and not paying their bills. I was not in business for myself back then but worked for a good size company. After getting laid off I went to work doing other things and later started a septic company with a partner and that did not work out. But back to the slow down. I have met lots of business people and have seen them go through bad times. One man I know went to see a business analyst to fi nd out how to save his company. The analyst asked him lots of question about how he was running his business and then he asked, if you were in a car accident and you were cut and bleeding what would you do fi rst? A C said I guess I would stop the bleeding. The analyst said you just saved your business, go back and fi nd where you are bleeding and stop it. After taking a hard look at things he cut out all the unnecessary things and made it though the bad times. So it may be time to take a good look at things and make changes before it’s too late. Just a suggestion for the road ahead. As we head in to these changing times its good to know that TOWA has changed its direction and is looking to the future and helping us along the way. TOWA membership is a necessary expense. It is your professional organization, your “go to” place for industry information.

View, Download or Print a County’s OSSF Order –Furnished by the TCEQ

You can view the orders using the following steps:

• Use our new web address to go directly to the OSSF home page:

www.tceqossf.info

• Select “On-Site Activity Reporting System (OARS)”

• Select “You can log on to OARS here”

• HINT!: When you get to this point, mark the page in your browser as a favorite or bookmark!

• Login using “guest” as your Contact ID, and again as your password,

• Select “Local contact search”

• Use the pulldown menu, and select a county. The county selection will provide all authorized agents within the county.

• Select Search

• Select the authorized agent whose order you want to view.

• You will then see a screen with contact information and an item labeled “Current Order (Click to download)”. Select the fi le name shown to the right of the message (It will look like 620nnn.pdf).

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Rule Status:

The TCEQ Commissioners adopted proposed revisions to the rules, chapter 30 TAC 285, with an eff ective date of September 11, 2008. Important changes to the licensing and registration requirements were implemented in the licensing rule, 30 TAC 30 (Subchapter G), with an eff ective date of September 11, 2008.

You can download or print the revised rules from the TCEQ website. To view the rules, make the following selections, starting at the TCEQ homepage: RULES>CURRENT TCEQ RULES> VIEW, PRINT OR DOWNLOAD RULES…>.

Changes in the Rules:

Here are some highlights in the rule changes:

• Tank leak testing and riser requirements have been added, along with additional specifi cations for pressurized pipe;

• System design requirements for aerobic treatment unit sizing, food service establishments, high strength wastewater and separation distances for retention, and detention, ponds are now addressed in the rules;

• Requirements for passing under driveways and sidewalks are now included, and other separation distances have been revised;

• Current maintenance provider registration will become a license. • The licensed maintenance provider will be responsible for fulfi lling the maintenance contract and supervising the

work of the maintenance technician.; • The maintenance technician is a new registration for individuals who work in OSSF maintenance, under the

supervision of a licensed maintenance provider. • Maintenance company registrations will not be needed after September 1, 2009. • On September 1, 2009 the licensed maintenance provider will be responsible for fulfi lling maintenance contracts

and all work performed. • Manufacturer certifi cation of maintenance providers is not required, as of September 11, 2008.

These are simply highlights of the rule changes. We encourage everyone to contact TCEQ and your local authorized agent with your questions. This topic is important to your business and there are changes which will aff ect all licensees and regulatory personnel. Read the rules, and ask questions.

Authorized Agent OSSF Orders:

The OSSF orders include local requirements which may be more stringent than TCEQ’s rules. These requirements are enforceable, in the same way that the state rule is enforceable. Also, if you work in multiple counties, cities and/or special districts you may be eff ectively subject to multiple sets of local requirements. You can view, download or print all OSSF orders through the TCEQ web site, using your browser and Adobe Acrobat.

See you in Waco!

TOWTRC Conference beginning March 3, 2009.

What’s New at TCEQBy Mike Price

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION 2009EXHIBITOR INFORMATION 2009

THE 16TH ANNUAL TOWTRC CONFERENCE

by 1/25 after 1/25

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TOWA Local Chapters

For CEU hours in your area, contact your local chapter. Chapter Meetings provide

2 hours of CEU.

Alamo Area Chaptermeets bi-monthly

Capitol of Texas Chapter meets in the Austin area

Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter meets bi-monthly, 2nd Thursday of the month

Designer Chapter meets in conjunction with TOWA Meetings

East Texas Chapter meets bi-monthly,2nd Thursday of the month

Gulf Coast Chaptermeets quarterly, 3rd Thursday of the month

Heart of Texas Chaptermeets bi-monthly in Waco or Temple

North Central Texas Chaptermeets bi-monthly

Northeast Texas Chaptermeets bi-monthly

Pumper Chaptermeets in conjunction with TOWA Meetings

Three Rivers Chaptermeets tri-monthly in Montgomery County

West Texas Chaptermeets semi-annually



TCEQ Letter — Watertight Riser Caps





A Very Special Thanks

A Very Special Thanks to the following Individuals who took the time to sign and return TOWA’s petition to TCEQ. By participating in TOWA’s eff ort you helped TOWA “convince” TCEQ to amend the new rules. TCEQ added an exemption to the new Maintenance Provider rules which will save most current MPs from having to take the new Advanced Maintenance Provider Course. Some of you who sent the forms back did so after the deadline so your names may not appear on this list. To those 3700 of you who got the mailer but did not return it you should at least thank the people on this list for helping to save you over a thousand dollars in time and money. Who knows what other concessions TOWA may have been able to get if all 4000 of you had responded.

Melvin AdamsDavid AgueroFrank W. AllenJames L. AllenKerry AllisonWendell BakerDavid BarkerHarold BarrowStephen C. BatesCharles BeesonJames BellDouglas BishopJim BlakeBilly D. BlountBrad BlountAl BobVonda BobGlen R. BondsJanet BooneJanet R. BooneDavid BowmanSam BradshawRobert E. BrooksBret A. BrownMichael R. BrownBret G. BrownPatrick B. BulllardRodney Z. BurdenJacks BurksPerry G. BurneyJohn CahillLorenzo CapuchinPerry CarrRoy C. Jr. CastleberryThomas L. CauthonMark Chaffi nReubin A. Sr. ChambersReubin A. Jr. ChambersRonnie ChristianMark Coff manRobert Coff manWendell CokerErvin CoonrodDanny CozbyR.G. CreamerBarry Criner

Darin DanielsNicholas DeckerTimmy DominoTimmy DominoDixon DrydenJason DrydenRonald B. DuckettPatricia DuncanJoe Eddie Dyer Gary L. EasterKen EastmanEddie ElliottMark ErbRichard Carl Erwin Edward Rae Estes Kenneth FillpotDora R. FogleBobby FosterCharlie FosterSherry FranklinAllen FranquesDale Sr. Freisen Melvin FriesenTerry FunderburkGary L. GarnettJames GarrettMack Jr. GarrettBrenda GayBrian GayMichael GeorgiaTommy GibbonsGrant GilsonVickie GlatterJose GomezPhillip W. GoodwinDale GosnellVollie GraceJames G. Sr. GradyWindle GrahamTroy GreenT. Jerry GriggsKenneth HajdikMichelle HansenDonald E. HarrisBennie HarvillJames Heath

Kenneth W. HollimanGregory D HoltLarry HouckLarry W. HouckGeorge Howard Weldon T. Howard Danny HrncirikWes HubertRay HukillTerry HunterTroy Eugene HutchisonJames Mark IvyRandy JamesPatrick B. JamesBrian JanakBruce C. JaywesJack JensenB. JohnsonGary E. JohnsonJohnny T. Johnson Craig JonesRandy JonesCarl KellerScott KitchensTommy KollerDoug KollerScott KruglerScott KruglerRobert L. KyriasLana LambBuddy LambC. F. LammertChris LatiolaisWilliam Todd LeeMichael LindseyLloyd LingbergAlan LovelaceDavid W. MaillouxRuben MartinezJerry McClungBilly J. McKnightPaul McNeaseCurtis MeinersHarvey MelcherJohnny T. MeluginVelton Mills


A Very Special Thanks... (continued from page 15)

By Tim Taylor

Charlie Sr. MillsCharlie M. Jr. MillsJerry D. MonicalBill MoodyThomas E. MoosSteve MorelandDavid G. MorrisJames MortonWilliam MundineJerry L. Myers Kenneth Nanndorff Tim Neff Jo Nell NelsonScott NicholsDonald E. NicholsonLeslie OatesWetasa Charles OrijaiBrad OsborneDavid OwplitBill PairLeonard J. ParkerSteve ParkerLeonard J. Parker Rck ParkinsonRicky PaulWilliam S. Jr. PerryJames A. PetersonWilliam T. PetersonBarry PetersonBarry Peterson Frank PhillipsRobert W. PixleyStephen PlateDanny PlateOlan Dwayne PoteetHarold PriceJames ProchaskaGeoff rey ProseLarry PurcellLarry W. PurcellSean RadneyRobert M. RandallTommy RawsonStephen RayKim RedfernJohn RedfernDarrell ReedLeonard R. Jr. ReynoldsRodney C. RicksR.M. RogersWilliam RowlandMelissa Ryals

Robert SammonsRodger A SchuldtRuby SchuldtRichard SengurDavid ShaleyJames SheppeardDennis Kyle SmalleyAnthony Sr. SmithMark D. SmithCarl R. SmithNancy SnyderCarol SnyderGerald SnyderTim SnyderLucas Snyder Keith SociaKeith SociaDanny StarlingMark N. StarrTommy SteeleRichard Carl SteeleTommy R. SteeleRichard Carl SteeleGary L. StevensIra Robert Jr. StewaratIra Jr. StewartFulton Keith StoneCharles SvetlikRudy III SvetlikBarry SwansonGrady A. SwincoeShellie SwinscoeTim TaylorJerry Wayne Taylor Timothy TeagueTerry TidwellBrian TurnerLee TurpinAlfred ValdezBenito S. ValenzuelaD. Travis Van CleveD. W. Van CleveLeland D. VanceDelbert VanCleveDonald L. VestB. J. VestalB. J. VestalJerry D. Wakefi eldS. L. WaltersCindy WareJohn H Warner Jr.Evan Watson

Dean Jr. WeaverL. P. WhiteJeff WhiteDean Jr. WhiteMark WhitleyRussell WhitleyRussell WhitleyRoy WilcoxJohnny T. WilerScott W. WilerBarry WilkersonJay WilliamsJames Michael WilliamsDavid WolfeRodney L. WootenJames Youngblood Kenneth Zoch


and does not insure that everyone in our industry gets a copy of TCEQs response. In fairness to TCEQ they have lost two very valuable employees. These individuals were transferred out of the OSSF branch of TCEQ and this branch is operating shorthanded. This however is a problem created by the Agency but one which is aff ecting most of us working in the fi eld. If you are a TOWA Member and have a question concerning a new rule or the interpretation by a DR of a rule you can email me or fax me a clear, concise explanation of what your question and situation are and I will write to TCEQ, in Austin, and request a written explanation from them. Because of the limited number of hours in a day TOWA can only off er this service to current TOWA Members. TOWA has already performed this service for several TOWA Members. Please do not simply call me. I need something in writing to make sure I am asking the right questions. The above process works but is NOT the ultimate answer to obtaining a clear, concise interpretation when rule changes take place. There must be a better way! TOWA is open to suggestions.

The Same Old Rules ProblemBy Tim Taylor

It seems that it takes forever for news of any changes in the Texas OSSF Industry to be passed on to the people who need them the most, the men and women working in the fi eld. I understand that everyone is busy trying to make a living but the lack of communication in our industry is very hard to understand. What would “seem” to be the natural fl ow of information does not appear to be working. The logical progression, as I see it, would be TCEQ passes information to the DRs and the DRs then pass this information on to the Installers, Maintenance Providers and Manufactures in the DRs area of responsibility. In addition TOWA has attempted to have TCEQ personnel attend local TOWA Chapter meetings to directly inform TOWA Members of rule changes and how

they will aff ect day to day business. This approach by TOWA appeared to be working rather well but TCEQ in Austin is shorthanded and for the immediate future there will be no more appearances by TCEQ Staff at local TOWA Chapter Meetings. Some local DRs are holding meetings in their areas to explain what rule changes have been made and how these changes will aff ect the local onsite industry. This is a great idea but due to local DRs interpreting the rules, as opposed to Austin sending out a concise interpretation, there is much confusion and a lot of ill will being generated. Perhaps it would be a good idea for local DRs to hold meetings to fi nd out which rule changes are open for interpretation and obtaining a clear, concise interpretation from TCEQ and then hosting a second meeting to explain TCEQ’s stance on these rules. I certainly do not claim to have all the answers on how to best handle all the questions generated by a TCEQ rule change but I do know that simply leaving the interpretation of a new rule up to local DRs will lead to mass confusion. TOWA was promised, by TCEQ, that we would receive a document which clarifi ed the changes in the rules. We have yet to receive such a document and as a result TOWA has been writing letters to TCEQ asking for clarifi cation on diff erent sections of the rules as these questions come up. This is a slow, time consuming process

“...It would be a good idea for local DRs to hold

meetings to fi nd out which rule changes are open for

interpretation”





Changes to the OSSF RulesBy Tim Taylor

House Bill 2482 changes

Allows homeowners to maintain their own systems without training or self reporting. This applies only in Counties which have not changes their control orders to adopt stricter standards. Allows DRs to inspect any system at any time and allows DRs to require the homeowner to obtain a maintenance contract if they are in violation and fail to correct the violation within 10 days. If a homeowner violates the rules twice within a three year period they must contact with a maintenance company.

There will no longer be a designation for a Maintenance Company. There will be Maintenance Providers and Maintenance Technicians. A Maintenance Provider must have an Installer II or a Class C wastewater license or 3 years verifi able experience as a Maintenance Provider. They also must have taken the Basic Maintenance Provider Course. If they do not have these credentials before September 11, 2008 they must also take the new advanced Maintenance Provider Course. A Maintenance Technician must take and pass the Basic Maintenance Provider Course

and must work in a company under a licensed Maintenance Provider. They cannot sign maintenance reports or contracts and cannot receive compensation from anyone other than the Maintenance Provider they work for.

No one is required to obtain Manufactures Certifi cation to maintain any brand of aerobic treatment plants.

The following are direct quotes from TCEQ in Austin:

No need to do anything new until after January 1, 2009!• Even then – you have until April 31, 2009 to change

your status, if you prefer.• You can continue to operate as you have until September

1, 2009.

Other Rule Changes A DR who does work in the OSSF industry outside his jurisdiction must notify his employer he is doing so. Eliminates the necessity for a site evaluator to maintain an installer II or DR license for renewing a site evaluators license. Registered Sanitarians may now design OSSF systems on buildings whose slabs exceed 5000 sq.ft. Any site that is generating food service waste must have a system designed to handle high strength waste. The minimum acceptable BOD5 from a site serving food is 1200 mg/l. It is no longer acceptable to spray irrigate in dedicated easements such as overhead power line easements. Aerobic Treatment Plant sizing has changed. A 500 GPD plant is no longer acceptable on a 5 bedroom house. The pump tank sizing and disposal fi eld sizing has not changed. Check the tables in the new rules for exact sizing. Aerobic tank sizing is now based on 120 gallons per bedroom. All sprinkler lines must now be SCH-40 purple pipe. Some counties have started requiring this eff ective September 11, 2008 while others are allowing suppliers to use up their inventories. Check with your DRs.

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These counties PROHIBIT homeowner maintenance:

NOTEThe above listed changes in the rules were obtained from sources at TCEQ. It is not a complete list of changes. TOWA

takes No Responasibility for the content and is merely passing along this information as a curtousy to TOWA Members.

Please check with your local DRs to ensure you are following the proper procedures.

These counties ALLOW homeowner maintenance with training:








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TOWA CALENDAR OF EVENTSTOWA CALENDAR OF EVENTSNov. 7-8 Basic Maintenance Provider Course2008 Mesquite, TX • Location to be determined (check www.txowa.org) for location, Hotels and rates. • Classes $295.00 Jan. 9-10 Basic Maintenance Provider Course2009 Seguin, TX • Location Texas Lutheran University. Check www.txowa.org for hotels and directions. • Classes $295.00 Mar. 1-2 Basic Maintenance Provider Course2009 Waco, TX • Location Lacy-Lakeview Civic Center. Check www.txowa.org for hotels and directions. • Classes $295.00

Mar. 3-4 March 3-4 TOWTC Annual Conference, Waco, Texas 2009

WATCH THE WEB SITE WWW.TXOWA.ORG FOR FUTURE BMP LISTINGS AND REGISTRATION FORMS OR CONTACT TOWA at 3205 N. University Drive Suite D, PMB 411 – Nacogdoches, TX 75965

Phone (888) 398-7188 Fax (936) 564-9116

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