Call for Presentations

The Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2026
conference in East Lansing, Michigan on January 6-7, 2026. This annual conference has been held
now for over 70 years, bringing together hundreds of practitioners from all sectors of the onsite
wastewater industry.

Submittals for this Call for Proposals should be submitted via email to Mike Stephens (Chair) at
mikes@scssystemsllc.com no later than June 27, 2025.

Download submittal form

Presentation Proposals should focus on the following subject matter relating to the onsite
wastewater industry:

  • Case Studies
  • Design & Engineering of Septic Systems
  • Innovative Research or Emerging Technologies in Onsite Wastewater Treatment
  • Health & Safety
  • Inspecting Systems
  • Operation & Maintenance
  • Septic System Failure Diagnosis
  • Portable Restrooms & Tank Pumping*
  • Regulations & Permitting
  • Wastewater Education & Training
  • Workforce Development
  • Other (please provide description as it relates to onsite wastewater)

*Please note that topics directly relating to septic tanks, septage management, or aspects of septage businesses may be eligible for CSE credit application as outlined in Part 117 and approved by the Septage Program staff of EGLE and are therefore encouraged. The conference planning committee will evaluate and select the program for the conference.

Questions regarding this Call for Proposals may be directed to Mike Stephens, Conference Committee Chair, at mikes@scssystemsllc.com or (517) 816-9933.