Public Announcements

GSOWA 2027 38th Annual Spring Conference - Call for Abstracts

Oct. 27, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the 38th Annual Spring Conference will be held March 22-23, 2027 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Manchester.

We are now having a Call for Abstracts.

Share Your Expertise. Inspire Innovation. Advance the Onsite Wastewater Industry.

We invite industry professionals, researchers, educators, regulators, manufacturers, designers, installers, inspectors, and other wastewater professionals to submit abstracts for consideration as part of our upcoming educational conference.

Our goal is to provide a diverse and engaging educational program that addresses the challenges, innovations, technologies, and best practices shaping the onsite and decentralized wastewater industry.

We welcome presentations that offer practical knowledge, technical expertise, research findings, case studies, emerging technologies, and real-world experiences that will benefit professionals throughout the industry.

Suggested Presentation Topics

Submissions may address a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Education and Professional Development: Industry training, workforce development, certification, continuing education, and professional best practices.

  • Inspections and Evaluations: System inspections, troubleshooting, failure identification, real estate transfer inspections, compliance assessments, and inspection technologies.

  • System Design and Installation: Innovative designs, installation techniques, construction practices, site preparation, and lessons learned from challenging installations.

  • Management, Maintenance, and System Longevity: Preventive maintenance, system monitoring, performance evaluations, troubleshooting, and strategies for extending system life.

  • Technology and Innovation: Emerging treatment technologies, alternative systems, artificial intelligence, automation, remote monitoring, and advancements in wastewater treatment.

  • Data Collection and Analysis: System performance data, field research, monitoring methods, reporting, data-driven decision-making, and long-term performance studies.

  • Leach Fields and Disposal Technologies: Conventional and alternative leach field designs, absorption systems, emerging disposal technologies, system performance, and longevity.

  • Soil Evaluation and Site Conditions: Soil science, site evaluation, groundwater considerations, difficult or rocky soils, and challenging site conditions.

  • Policy and Regulation: Regulatory updates, permitting, compliance, environmental standards, and evolving industry requirements.

  • Septage Management and Disposal: Pumping practices, transportation, treatment, disposal methods, and environmental considerations.

  • Safety and Best Practices: Workplace safety, excavation safety, confined spaces, equipment operation, and risk management.

  • Environmental Protection and Sustainability: Water quality, nutrient reduction, groundwater protection, resource conservation, and sustainable wastewater solutions.

Presentations featuring practical applications, field experience, innovative solutions, and measurable results are particularly encouraged.

Abstract Submission Requirements

Individuals interested in presenting should provide the following information:

  1. Presentation Title: A clear, descriptive title.

  2. Abstract Category: Education, Inspection, Installation, Management/Maintenance, Policy/Regulation, Technology/AI, Safety, Rocky or Difficult Soils, Septage Disposal, Soil Evaluation, and/or Technical.

  3. Brief Abstract: A description of the proposed presentation, not exceeding 250 words, outlining its subject matter, objectives, and educational value.

  4. Presenter Information: Name, professional title, organization or affiliation, and contact information.

  5. Target Audience: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or All Levels.

  6. Speaker Biography: A brief biography (250 words maximum) highlighting relevant education, professional experience, and industry expertise.

Submission and Selection

Abstracts will be reviewed based on their relevance to the onsite and decentralized wastewater industry, educational value, technical merit, practical applicability, and overall contribution to the conference program.

We encourage submissions from both experienced industry leaders and emerging professionals who have valuable knowledge, research, or experiences to share.

Help advance education, encourage collaboration, and support innovation throughout the onsite wastewater industry by sharing your expertise.

Submission Deadline: January 8, 2027
Submission Contact: Kimberly DeMartin by phone: (603) 228-1231 x207 or email: [email protected]