Certification Information

Renew Certification

Expired and not sure what to do? Check out our certification flow chart.
Certification FAQs.

NEW Certification

Expired and not sure what to do? Check out our certification flow chart.
Certification FAQs.

New or Renew Certification

On Site Engineer/Geologist Application 

* Email us to request a Word version of the application. 

Pay the $100 Application Fee (click on Soil Classifier Fee)

Code of Conduct

Insurance must be current and on file with the State Environmental Health Office or you will automatically be removed from the Approved list. Email policy to: [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTE: all correspondence is sent via email and you are responsible for letting us know if your email address changes. If you need to update your contact information or email address, email us.  

See the drop-down list at the bottom of this page for the current Onsite/Septic CEU providers and links to their class information.

Installers
Pumpers
Portable Sanitation Providers
Soil Classifiers  (Level III)

* If you want to remove someone from your company, make changes to owner information, address, or company certification type please email ([email protected]) with the details of your change requests. Request must be on company letterhead or have company email signature. 

Installers = 8 hrs; Pumpers = 6 hrs
Both Installing and Pumping = 8 hrs
Soil Classifiers = 30 hrs

Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association (GOWA) 2023-2024 Courses
Call 706-407-2552; details and registration. 
8 hours classes available throughout the state, classes started in September 2025 and continue through January 2026.

North Georgia Technical College
Call Vicky Frankum at 706-754-7716; details and registration

Southeastern Building Trade Association (online and in-person classes)
Call 912-882-3424; details and registration  

For Portable Sanitation ONLY companies (no pumping of septic tanks), only the owner or their designee needs to get 6 hours continuing education. 

General Certification Information

Installers and Pumpers: 

• Renewal Information
  Note: Renewals are due February 28, 2026; a $100 late fee applies if paid after the deadline.  
• NEW Certification Information
  Note: New contractors are required to take exams to become certified. 

Soil Classifier Information