16th Annual Harris County Onsite Wastewater Seminar

16th Annual Harris County Onsite Wastewater Seminar Join us for the 16th Annual Harris County On-Site Wastewater Seminar hosted by the Office of the County Engineer’s Watershed Protection Group! This high-impact seminar brings together licensed professionals from Harris County and surrounding areas for expert-led, interactive sessions. The program focuses on strengthening understanding of On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) standards, water quality impacts, and the importance of resilient infrastructure in protecting public and environmental health. Registration is free and open to the public until maximum capacity is reached. Please note that seating is limited, and pre-registration is required to attend. Lunch will not be provided. Once registration reaches full capacity, individuals may choose to be added to the waiting list. This seminar will provide 8 CEUs for TCEQ OSSF license holders (pending TCEQ approval.) Certificates of attendance will also be provided for Registered Sanitarians and Professional Engineers to self-certify their training hours. Agenda: 8:00-8:05: Opening Remarks 8:05-8:55: Large Drip Systems: Lessons Learned - Doug Bateman 8:55-9:45: Troubleshooting with Regulations: Bringing Illegal Installations into Compliance - Sterling Maynard 9:45-9:55: BREAK 9:55-10:45: From Reactive to Proactive: Advancing Environmental and Societal Stewardship - Clint Mundt 10:45-11:35: Beyond Regulation: From Code to Competence - Luke Snyder 11:35-12:35: LUNCH 12:35-1:25: Values of OSSF Construction with Good Ethics - Toby McDonald 1:25-2:15: Values of OSSF Ongoing Maintenance with Good Ethics - Ray Barrow 2:15-2:25: BREAK 2:25-3:15: Aerobic Treatment OSSF Installation Process and Challenges - Jason Ludwig 3:15-4:05: Sampling: How Technique Can Determine Compliance - Bradley Hennig 4:05-5:00: TCEQ Chapter 285 Updates - Kathleen McCully