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Registered Onsite Wastewater Installers

Jackson County requires that anyone installing a septic system in the County be registered through our department.

Effective September 18, 2024, CIOWTS Certification through IOWWA (Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association) is required for all new unregistered  Onsite Wastewater Installer's.  After receiveing the CIOWTS Certification, the Onsite Wastewater Installer may register with the department with a fee of $150 for the first year, and $50 each year after as long as renewed each year. Registrations are good for one year and run from March 1st through the end of February the following year.  

All Onsite Wastewater Installers that hold a current registration with the department shall obtain the CIOWTS Certification no later than March, 1, 2026.

Registered Onsite Wastewater Installers are required to attend training as deemed necessary by the Board of Health or County Sanitarian, and must recieve CEU's (continued eduaction) to maintain their CIOWTS Certification.

 

Onsite Wastewater Installer Registration Application

Training Resources & Continued Education

Required Trainings & Meetings

Watch this space for upcoming trainings and meetings.

Jackson County Courthouse 201 W. Platt St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
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