The Onsite Sewage Treatment Program 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.

Sara Heger

Technical Questions

Phone: (612) 625-7243
E-mail: sheger@umn.edu

Heger's CV (.doc)
Onsite Installer Feature Article (.pdf)

David Gustafson

Technical Questions

Phone: (612) 625-1774
E-mail: gusta002@umn.edu

Gustafson's CV (.pdf)

Stacey Feser

Soils Questions

E-mail: staceyfeser@gmail.com

 

Dan Wheeler

Soils Questions

Phone: (612) 625-8791
E-mail: wheel027@umn.edu
Wheeler's CV (.pdf)

Elizabeth Wells

OSTP Program associate

Phone: (800) 322-8642
E-mail: septic@umn.edu

Chia-Yang (CY) Chen

Postdoctoral researcher

Phone: 621-624-7460
E-mail: chen7953@umn.edu

OSTP is hiring

Join our team! OSTP is currently accepting applications for an instructor.

Wastewater and COVID-19: What are the risks?

Information about safety and COVID-19 for wastewater treatment professionals.

Upcoming Workshops

To make any disability-related accommodations, please contact us at (800) 322-8642 or septic@umn.edu

Inspecting Onsite Systems - 301
Jun 1 2022 to Jun 3 2022
Alexandria - Douglas County Public Works - 526 Willow Drive
Hybrid Soils CE - 552pm
Jun 3 2022 to Jun 9 2022
Red Wing
Hybrid Soils CE - 552am
Jun 3 2022 to Jun 9 2022
Red Wing
Soils - 5152
Jun 6 2022 to Jun 8 2022
Red Wing - 308 Pioneer Road, 55066
Introduction to Onsite Systems - 103 - In-Person
Jun 13 2022 to Jun 15 2022
Grand Rapids - Itasca Co. Response Center, 1500 SE 7th Ave
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