Soil Classifier Information

NOTE: Geologists and Engineers have a different application/set of requirements. Click here.

1. Review and submit the  Soil Scientists/Classifier Application

*Email [email protected] to request an application in Microsoft Word and/or the professional reference form. 

2. $100 Application Fee can be paid by clicking here.

3. ​​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]

If you did not renew by 2/28/24 you have been removed from our certified lists.

1. $500 renewal payment (includes $100 late fee)
   Pay Renewal Fee
    
2. 30 hours of continuing education.  
   CEU Course Requirements 
   CEU Reporting Form
    
3. ​​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 did not receive a renewal notification email from us or if you want to update your address, contact us: [email protected] 

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

CEU Course Requirements
CEU Reporting Form

Code of Conduct

Exam Study Guide

* Please call 404-657-6534 or email [email protected] if you have any questions. 

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, starting in Sept 2025-2026.

North Georgia Technical College
Call Vicky Frankum at 706-754-7716; details and registration
8-hour class Sept 29, 2025 in Clarkesville.

SludgeHammer Technologies
Call Ryan Zaremba at (231)-348-5866 ext. 105; details and registration
2-hour online class for installing SludgeHammer technology.

Southeastern Building Trade Association (online and in-person classes)
Call 888-882-7282; details and registration  
*2026 renewal class not yet available.    

For Portable Sanitation ONLY companies (no pumping of septic tanks), only one pumper in the company needs to get continuing education. 

General Certification Information

Installers and Pumpers: 

• Renewal Information
  Note: Renewals are not due until Feb, 2026; do not pay the company renewal fee until you are invoiced in January).  
• NEW Certification Information
  Note: New contractors are required to take exams to become certified. 

Soil Classifier Information