As things stand today in Vermont, only designers of onsite wastewater systems are licensed by the state. There is no registration or certification of installers or maintenance providers. That could change in 2017, as the Agency of Natural Resources’ Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division is looking at the possibility of licensing installers, according to program manager Ernie Christianson.Septage haulers are permitted by the Waste Management and Prevention Division. Solid Waste Compliance Chief Barb Schwendtner says it is a fairly simple program with straightforward permitting requirements.What’s the status of licensing installers in Vermont?Christianson: We’ve been looking into it for more
