Texas Septic Systems
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Agenda
Day One, Tuesday, July 28, 2020
8:30 am – 12:00 pm CDT (including a 15-min. break)
The Evolution of the OSSF (On-Site Sewage Facility) Program in Texas,
from Primordial Soup to an 800 Pound Gorilla
How and why the program began
Its history as a dysfunctional, unwanted child
The current TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) structure of OSSF rules
and enforcement; Relationship between TCEQ and Travis County rules
Who’s really in charge and why
The distinction between prescriptive and performance regulations
The (under-estimated) role that the septic system plays
in property purchase and development/site planning
Should TCEQ regulations be adhered to?
How the Size, Type and Cost of the Septic System is Determined
TCEQ setback requirements as limiting factors (will the water level in the
well rise a couple of inches every time the owner flushes the commode?)
What is a ‘site evaluator,’ compared to a ‘designer,’ and what is their role
in planning of a septic system?
How are septic systems SIZED in Texas? The water quality treatment line:
from nuclear wastes to perfectly pure water (no such thing)
Residential – the variance quality and maintenance levels from
which a homeowner can choose
Day Two, Wednesday, July 29, 2020
8:30 – 11:30 am CDT (including a 15-min. break)
Types of Septic Systems Approved in Texas and Used, Especially
in the South-Central Part of the Great Republic
Basic components of sewage – hydraulic and organic loadings
Universal components of any septic system – from raw sewage to
environmentally helpful moisture
Passive vs. Active, Primary treatment vs. Secondary systems
Standard systems – gravel, leaching chambers and gravel-less
Aerobic Treatment Units – general structure, how they work,
their advantages and disadvantages
Spray application described; advantages and disadvantages
Drip irrigation described; advantages and disadvantages
New gray water rules and how to apply them
Nutrient reductions
Commercial – the Shocking Cost,
Footprint and Long Term Maintenance Requirements
The technical differences between residential and commercial septic systems
The two key factors in any commercial septic system that someone must specify
and through which they will assume the liability for its proper functioning
A step-by-step, unpublished method of ENSURING that the final system will work properly
Metrics of a finely designed system and the chemical, physical
and hydraulic measurements that must be recorded
Monitoring, inspections and repairs
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CEPHs/CE Hours
6.0 AIA LU|HSW
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 HSW CEPHs to architects licensed in Texas. Educators and courses are not subject to pre-approval in Texas.
This event is approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 6.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885).
Engineers and architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to claim the hours earned at this webinar, in many cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to contractors. It has not been approved by any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education approval.
Participation will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webi- nar for individuals who complete the entire event, respond to monitoring prompts and earn 80% on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Frank Aguirre
President of Frank Aguirre & Associates, Inc. San Antonio
Mr. Aguirre, owner of Septic Systems Express, Septic System Designs Of Texas and Texas Septic Systems Council, has been designing and inspecting septic systems since 1975. During that time, he has served on the board of directors for the National On-site Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA), and he has served as president of the Texas On-site Wastewater Association. Mr. Aguirre founded the Alamo On-site Wastewater Association and the Alamo Water & Wastewater Analysts Association. He has designed over 30,000 septic systems and is the only person in the country that has organized and sponsored a national conference specifically on how to design a septic system for a restaurant (high strength wastewater). He has been a licensed sanitarian since 1968. Mr. Aguirre received his bachelor’s degree in Biology and his master’s degree in Educational Psychology. Septic Systems Express designs and inspects septic systems throughout south-central Texas. He is a professional speaker and lives, part-time, in Manhattan.
AIA Info
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AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Texas Septic Systems
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulation of on-site sewage facilities, how septic systems are sized, types of systems, costs of systems, and the differences between residential and commercial septic systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference septic systems regulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and be able to distinguish prescriptive and performance regulations.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain how septic systems are sized in Texas to adequately perform for the structure and occupancy loads they serve.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe the role of s septic system evaluator compared to that of a system designer when planning for a septic system installation.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to differentiate standard systems and aerobic treatment units and explain how they are contructed, how they work, and their advantages and disadvantages.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to explain the technical differences between residential septic systems and commercial septic systems, and they will be able to discuss why the chemical, physical and hydraulic measurements of commercial systems must be monitored and recorded.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Familiarity with septic systems
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/16/2023
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.