The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the Conservation Professional Training Program, UW-Madison, Division of Extension are proud to announce the early fall 2026 POWTS (Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems) and stormwater Certified Soil Tester (CST) Training.

Offered October 14/15 at the Monroe County Highway Shop, 3110 E Wisconsin St, Sparta, this 2-day training is for people who want to learn more about performing soil and site evaluations for POWTS or subsurface stormwater systems in Wisconsin. It is an excellent course to take if you are preparing for your CST exam. We anticipate 12 continuing education credit hours will be available to those attendees with a current CST credential. Please note that this course is not approved for continuing education credit hours for plumbing credentials (Inspector, Plumber, Maintainer).

This in-person training include both classroom and field components, with ample opportunity for hands-on soils activities in both classroom and soil pits in the field.

The field components are a short drive from the classroom location, and planned for the afternoon of the 2nd day (subject to change based on weather conditions and forecast).

The early registration fee ($90) includes the training, handouts and lunch each day. The training runs 9 am-4 pm on the first day and 8 am-3 pm on the second day. Registrations received after 8am on Monday, October 5 will be $100.

For more information about this program, contact Kevin Erb at 920-391-4652, text 920-366-1588 or email Kevin.Erb@wisc.edu