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University of Washington Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Washington State Department of Health

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Oregon State University

Washington State Department of Ecology

University of Idaho

Washington State University Extension

National Environmental Health Association

American Society of Civil Engineers, Seattle Section

Puget Sound Action Team

Washington On-Site Sewage Association

American Society of Agriculture Engineers

Oregon On-Site Wastewater Association

Additional Courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Plan to attend this premier on-site wastewater conference, featuring:

• Up-to-date information on advanced treatment systems
• Presentations featuring innovative technologies
• Exhibits giving immediate access to new equipment and technologies
• Current research presented by leading researchers
• Opportunities to network with industry experts
• Published conference proceedings
• Continuing education units (CEUs)/Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
• New for 2005: Poster presentations!

How You Will Benefit

At the 13th Northwest On-Site Wastewater Treatment Short Course you will hear national experts discuss the latest information on small-scale systems. You will interact with on-site wastewater professionals from around the country, compare notes and learn practical tips to take back to your job.

In two information-packed days you will learn about:

• New tools to make your job more efficient
• Performance issues that affect human health and environment
• Methods to develop practical and affordable standards in water quality
• New concepts in small scale decentralized sewer and wastewater treatment systems

This is the premier meeting of its kind in the West. Previous short courses have attracted 400 participants and 40 exhibitors.

Who Should Attend?

Exhibitor Opportunity

Download the Application for Exhibit Space

Wastewater treatment product suppliers return year after year to the equipment exhibition because they know it provides a cost-effective opportunity to display their products and meet new customers. An afternoon exhibitors' reception, an exclusive exhibitor hour prior to sessions and refreshment breaks served in the exhibit hall all make for generous opportunities for interaction between exhibitors and on-site wastewater professionals. If you have information you would like to share with professionals in the field, consider this opportunity.

Please contact Christy Pack via email (croop@u.washington.edu) or telephone (206)-221-3936 or toll-free 1-866-791-1275 if you are interested in exhibiting at the 2005 meeting.

Conference Proceedings

The 2005 conference invited talks will bepublished in CD-ROM format. All full registrants will receive a copy of the Proceedings of the 13th Northwest On-Site Wastewater Treatment Short Course and Equipment Exhibition. Additional copies of the CD-Rom or a softbound copy of the proceedings can be purchased by contacting UW Engineering Professional Programs at uw-epp@engr.washington.edu or by calling 206-543-5539 or toll free at 866-791-1275.

There are limited copies of the 2003, 2002, 1999, 1997 and 1995 Proceedings that may also be purchased by contacting the above number or email.

Keynote Address

The 2005 keynote will be delivered by George Tchobanoglous.

Continuing Education Units

The 2005 short course participants will earn 1.3 CEU's or 13 PDH's from the University of Washington for attendance at the 13th NW Onsite Wastewater Treatment Short Course and Eqiupment Exhibition.

Registered Sanitarians can earn 1.3 Continuing Education Units (CEU) from the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians.

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