HISTORY

The Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association is a statewide organization of septic system installers, soil testers, designers, manufacturers and related governmental and educational personnel.

The Association was formed in 1974 as the South Central Septic Association by a group of installers interested in improving the trade and having a voice in legislation affecting their business.

In 1976, the group was reorganized and renamed the Wisconsin Onsite Waste Disposal Association. In February 2008, the name was changed to its current form: Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association (W.O.W.R.A.).

PURPOSES

The Association aims to:

• Provide statewide association and professional identity.
• Promote better communication within the trade.
• Promote recognition of the profession.
• Protect the interest of its members.
• Endorse sound business practices.
• Promote ethical principles and practices. Increase the usefulness of the profession.
• Protect health and the environment

WOWRA is affiliated with the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association. To learn more about NOWRA, go to their website, www.nowra.org.