Celebrate by educating yourself and others on the importance of caring for your septic system!
To make a difference on a broader scale, sign and send in this proclamation to your local commissioners office!
RECENT UPDATES
The DEP Onsite Sewage Program has announced that 62-6 Florida Administrative Code is being updated, and the new rule will be effective on June 8, 2026.
In preparation for this rule change, their office will conduct webinars to provide information on the changes that will affect contractors and private providers.
Please take the time to review this document regarding an update on the Silver Springs and Upper Silver River and the Rainbow Springs Group and Rainbow River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). New requirements are to be implemented as of July 27, 2026.
View information on all or any specific BMAP on the DEP website.
13 BMAPs are being challenged on new requirements that started July 1, 2025
Information will be posted as we receive it. Members will also
receive updates directly to their email on file.
Want a history on how this all got started? Read an article.
View information on all or any specific BMAP on the DEP website.
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BMAP Notifications
The following requirements should be consistently implemented in accordance with the below listed BMAPs, as of Monday December 15, 2025.
- Crystal River/Kings Bay – Existing systems are required to be nitrogen-reducing on all lot sizes in the Priority Focus Area.
- Homosassa and Chassahowitzka Springs Groups – Existing systems are required to be nitrogen-reducing on all lot sizes in the Priority Focus Area.
- Weeki Wachee – Existing systems are required to be nitrogen-reducing on all lot sizes in the Priority Focus Area.
what are we up to now?
We have wrapped up the 2024-2025 licensing period. If you still need courses, please complete an online class by September 30th.
Roxanne is headed back to Tallahassee to participate in committee meetings across industries to represent and fight for the onsite industry. Donate to support our efforts!
If you need to contact us please use email.
Enjoy our clean and spacious learning facility
What do we do?
FOWA is a non-profit organization whose primary goal is education. We provide knowledge about wastewater technologies and maintenance standards in order to ensure a safe and beautiful Florida for future generations.
Course offerings
We cover a variety of topics and add 4 new classes every year.
Do you have a suggestion for a new class? Let us know.
We travel throughout the state of Florida offering in-person classes closer to you. Check out upcoming classes here.
These are pre-recorded 6 hour classes, broken down into bite sized sessions that you can complete at your leisure. Four topics to choose from. Start one now! Sign up here.
These classes have limited attendance with priority seating given to those seeking CEHP licenses, Master licenses, and those seeking certification for the private provider inspection program. Find more info here.
Our 2026 Convention & Trade Show will offer up to 18 hours over three days (August 6-8, 2026) at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. Interested in exhibiting? Contact Sherrill.
ATU Maintenance Entity Training
Homeowners! Learn to become a maintenance entity for your own ATU system.
Contractors! Become a maintenance entity for certain systems used in Florida.
*Systems eligible for training are limited. The classes do not count for CEU credit.
course Rates & Membership
These rates are valid for the duration of the 2025-2026 licensing period (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026)
$175
MEMBER PRICE
for most 6-hour courses
- Must have renewed membership after October 1, 2025
- Or paid for a 2025-2026 membership prior to
$325
NON-MEMBER
for MOST 6-hour courses
- You do not have to be a member take FOWA classes!
MEMBERSHIP
valid Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026
- First Company Member - $350
- Second Company Member - $185
- Click for details and what's included with membership
* these course prices do not apply for ATU maintenance training.
our team
It takes a village, as the saying goes… or maybe it just takes 4. Our quartet of excellence carries this company forward, while keeping you abreast of the most urgent issues in our industry and leading the way with top notch education. When you’re at your best, we will succeed together.
ROXANNE GROOVER
Executive Director
Contact to discuss:
Specific Regulations / County Problems
BRIT GROOVER
All Things in Between
Contact to discuss:
ACT Courses / ATU Maintenance Programs /
Online Courses and more
SHERRILL PARR
Financial Director
Contact to discuss:
Exhibitor Information
LACEY Shaughnessy
The New Kid!
Now answering phones:
407-632-6291
Basic Courses / Membership
fowa training center
5115 State Road 557
Lake Alfred FL 33850
Phone: 407-632-6291
