Registered Onsite Wastewater Installers
Septic Installer Certification & Registration Requirements
All septic system installers working in Jackson County are required to meet the following qualifications prior to performing any onsite wastewater system installation, repair, or replacement:
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Current CIOWTS Certification through the Iowa Onsite Wastewater Association (IOWWA)
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Annual registration with Jackson County Environmental Health
Installers must maintain their CIOWTS certification in good standing and renew their county registration each year to remain eligible to obtain permits and perform work within the county.
Failure to maintain current certification or county registration may result in denial of permits and/or enforcement action.
For questions regarding installer certification, registration requirements, or renewal procedures, please contact Jackson County Environmental Health.
Get Certified & Registered Here
Step 1: Become A Certified Installer Of Onsite Wastewater
Step 2: Submit Your Annual County Septic Installer Registration
Onsite Wastewater Installer Registration Application
Training Resources & Continued Education
- Installation of Wastewater Treatment Systems
- Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association
- Onsite Wastewater of Iowa Training Center
Register Here: Upcoming Trainings | Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association
Important 2026 Septic Regulation Changes
Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 69 and Jackson County's onsite wastewater ordinance have been updated. Installers are responsible for complying with the current state and county requirements.
View the 2026 IAC Chapter 69 Changes & Jackson County Ordinance 323
Jackson County Ordinance No.323
Wastewater Separation Distances
