LOCATION OF IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TO BE DETERMINED

CPOW OWTS DESIGN COURSE
Online Modules ($310) + In-Person Instruction ($295)

TOTAL CPOW MEMBER COST: $605

*YOU MUST BE A CPOW MEMBER TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS*

*THE CPOW SOILS COURSE IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS* If you have not attended the CPOW Soils Course previously, and do not have a Certificate of Completion from the class, you will not be able to attend this course. Please check the CPOW Events webpage for the next available CPOW Soils Course.

The CPOW OWTS Design Course is a completely updated course that was developed in response to the growing needs for a Colorado-specific, comprehensive, design course. The course is a hybrid of online modules, created by both CPOW and NOWRA, followed by a two-day, in-person classroom instruction with a field component. *The online modules are to be completed prior to attending the in-person portion.* The course presents science based principles of design, while including practical applications using the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulation 43 On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems requirements. In addition to being a useful course for Designers, other industry professionals, such as Regulators, Installers, and Service Providers can benefit from the course. There will be an exam at the completion of the course. A passing score is required to receive a CPOW completion certificate.

Instructors:

• Kate Carney, PE – Church Onsite Wastewater Consultants
• Matt Hopkins – 285 Engineering

In-Person Course Dates:

• June 19 & 20, 2025

In-Person Course Location:

• • TBD
    • Location information will be updated when available

REQUIRED REGISTRATION FOR THE ONLINE MODULES CAN BE ACCESSED HERE.

*YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE A USER PROFILE FOR THE NOWRA ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE DESIGN MODULES. PLEASE NOTE THAT MEMBER ACCESS TO THE ONLINE MODULES CAN TAKE 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER REGISTERING YOUR PROFILE ON THE NOWRA PLATFORM* PURCHASING THE MODULES PRIOR TO YOUR MEMBER PROFILE BEING APPROVED WILL RESULT IN PAYING THE NON-MEMBER PRICE ($495) FOR THE BUNDLE. If you do not already have a NOWRA Platform Profile, you can create a User Profile HERE, just select “Sign-Up” under the login box. Your User Profile will be confirmed within 1-3 business days, and you’ll be able to purchase the CPOW Design Modules at the Member Price. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lisa Nicoll, cpow@cpow.net.

ONLINE MODULE COST: $310 for 11.5 hours of online module learning.

• CPOW Specific Design Material – 2.0 Hours
  • History of OWTS Design
  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • Installation Inspections
• Wastewater Characteristics – 1.0 Hour
• Design: Septic Tanks – 1.0 Hour
• Understanding Tank Buoyancy – 1.0 Hour
• Design: Aerobic Treatment Units – 1.5 Hours
• Design: Intro to Nitrogen Removal – 1.0 Hour
• Design: Drip Distribution – 2.0 Hours
• Media Filters – 1.0 Hour
• Fate & Transport – 1.0 Hour
• Design: Time Dosing & Flow Equalization – 1.0 Hour

*You will register for and complete the online modules at the website linked above. These online modules must be completed by June 17th, BEFORE attending the In-Person instruction. Failure to complete the Online Modules by June 17th may result in dismissal from the In-Person Instruction*

TWO-DAY IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION COST: $295 for CPOW members

*You must be a CPOW Member to attend this class. If you do NOT have a current 2025 CPOW Membership and do not select to add a 2025 Membership during the registration process, you will be invoiced accordingly for a 2025 CPOW Membership.*

Online registration is now available for the In-Person Instruction. Please click HERE to access the In-Person Instruction Registration. You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@cpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.

*REGISTRATION FOR THE IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON MONDAY, JUNE 16TH OR WHEN THE COURSE REACHES CAPACITY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

*This class is being offered as an option to also obtain the NAWT Design Certification. If you wish to obtain the NAWT Design Certificate, you will need to select the corresponding option during registration and the additional $75 will be included in your registration costs. *YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE NAWT DESIGN EXAM AFTER THE IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TO OBTAIN THE NAWT DESIGN CERTIFICATION*

INSTRUCTORS:

Kate Carney, P.E.
Owner, Church Onsite Wastewater Consultants. LLC.
Kate Carney earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. Kate has experience in soil/ site evaluations as well as the design of residential and commercial on site wastewater treatment systems. She is a Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado. Katie is the current Executive Director of CPOW.

Matt Hopkins
Project Geologist/Buena Vista Office Manager, 285 Engineering.
Matthew has worked in the Geotechnical Engineering industry for over 20 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from West Virginia University in 2000. He currently specializes in OWTS design and manages geotechnical, environmental, and wetlands projects. Matt has designed over a thousand onsite wastewater systems in Colorado over a wide range of counties. Design of these systems in challenging mountainous terrain is one of his specialties. He has been a participating member of CPOW since 2015 and served on the board as president.