The Onsite Sewage Treatment Program (OSTP) protects public health and the environment by improving wastewater treatment through research-based workshops, as well as outreach to homeowners, small communities, professionals and policy-makers. This program is part of the Water Resources Center.
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Boor wins first place for presentation at onsite wastewater conference
December 5, 2022WRS Masters student, Lizzy Boor, placed first during the Emerging Professional’s Oral and Poster Competition at the recent NOWRA - The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association Mega Conference.
Pump supply lines: To drain or not to drain?
November 23, 2022The answer to whether you need to drain pump supply lines depends on where you live.
New OSTP report on distilled spirits available
October 17, 2022The Onsite Sewage Treatment Program (OSTP) conducted an assessment of three distinct types of commercial distilled spirits to understand how these products can impact the wastewater characteristics of restaurants, bars and distillery tasting rooms.