named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Industry Stakeholder Coordination
Facilitates collaboration among distributors, engineers, installers, and service providers in the I/A OWTS industry to promote best practices and system standardization.
Member Resources Portal
Provides members with access to technical documents, including tank dimensions, wiring diagrams, and installation guidance for various I/A OWTS systems.
Public and Government Outreach
Serves as a point of contact for local governments, environmental groups, and the public to interface with the I/A OWTS industry and understand system benefits.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
- Documentation of property value impacts from I/A OWTS installationsTracks and reports increased residential property values due to I/A OWTS installations, with documented increases of 13–19% in Suffolk County.
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Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
- Engagement of industry professionals in advancing onsite wastewater treatmentEngages distributors, design professionals, installers, and service providers in advancing the adoption and effectiveness of onsite wastewater treatment systems on Long Island.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provision of education and training resources for I/A OWTS professionalsProvides information, education, and training resources related to I/A OWTS systems to support water quality restoration on Long Island, including offering one Technical Continuing Hour (TCH) annually to support members’ Suffolk County license requirements.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provision of member benefits and professional networking for I/A OWTS industry professionalsProvides member-only website content, directory listing, discounted pricing for training and events, and networking opportunities, including hosting monthly meetings for members to share information on advanced septic systems.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Advocacy for I/A OWTS regulations and program improvementsSupported the implementation of regulations requiring Innovative/Alternative Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (I/A OWTS) in Suffolk County starting in 2016 and participates in a work group with SCDHS and ROW to improve grant processes, permitting, inspections, approvals, payments, and maintenance requirements.
- Collaboration with Suffolk County procurement for I/A OWTS projectsCollaborates with the Suffolk County Office of Central Procurement to facilitate contractor participation in I/A OWTS projects.
- Facilitation of vendor participation in I/A OWTS installationsAdvertises solicitations of quotes for materials and installation of I/A OWTS to establish pricing for grant-funded projects in 2024 and 2025, and accepts and reviews vendor quotes on a rolling basis for inclusion on the Suffolk County SIP Approved Vendor List from December 18, 2023 to October 24, 2025.
- Maintenance of approved I/A systems directoryMaintains a list of Suffolk County Department of Health-approved I/A systems with descriptions and links to distributor websites to support system selection and adoption.
- Provision of operations and maintenance services for specific I/A OWTS brandsProvides biannual operations and maintenance services for Fuji Clean and Hydro-Action wastewater treatment systems, including component cleaning, filter replacement, aeration inspection, scum removal, and effluent testing to ensure system performance.
- Verification of I/A OWTS performance standardsEnsures that I/A OWTS systems meet a performance standard of 19 mg/l of total nitrogen, achieving approximately 80% reduction in nitrogen compared to conventional systems.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$10K17%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$51K
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balance sheet
Total assets$40K
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Net assets$40K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -51.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- THOMAS GALLAGHER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Advanced Wastewater Solutions Partner — Distributor of an approved I/A septic system listed by the organization
- Advanced Wastewater Solutions Partner — Provides operations and maintenance services for Fuji Clean wastewater treatment systems.
- Environmental organizations Partner — Engage with the I/A OWTS industry via LIASA to support water quality restoration efforts on Long Island.
- Local and regional governments Government — Interface with the I/A OWTS industry through LIASA as a point of contact for water quality and wastewater treatment matters.
- NY Water Environment Association Network — Member organization collaborating on water environment and wastewater treatment standards and practices.
- National Association of Wastewater Technicians Network — Partner organization supporting professional development and standards for wastewater technicians.
- North Shore Land Alliance Partner — Non-Profit Alliance Member
- Norweco of New York Partner — Distributor of the Hydro-Kinetic® Residential or Commercial Treatment System, an approved I/A septic system listed by the organization
- Norweco, Inc. Partner — Associate member of LONG ISLAND ADVANCED SEPTIC ASSOCIATION INC
- Nugent & Potter Partner — Distributor of the Advantex AX20 packed bed recirculating textile filter system, an approved I/A septic system listed by the organization
- Orenco Partner — Associate member of LONG ISLAND ADVANCED SEPTIC ASSOCIATION INC
- ROW Partner — Collaborates with ROW on reviewing and improving I/A OWTS grants, planning, permitting, inspections, approvals, payments, and maintenance requirements.
- SCDHS Partner — Collaborates with SCDHS on reviewing and improving I/A OWTS grants, planning, permitting, inspections, approvals, payments, and maintenance requirements.
- Save The Great South Bay, Inc. Partner — Non-Profit Alliance Member
- SeptiTech Long Island Partner — Distributor of the SeptiTech STAAR (Smart Trickling Anaerobic/Aerobic Recirculating) Filter Systems, an approved I/A septic system listed by the organization
- State of South Carolina Government — Provides Technical Continuing Hours (TCH) that count toward SC license requirements for members.
- Suffolk County Government — Collaborates with Suffolk County on the Septic Improvement Program and vendor solicitation for I/A OWTS installations.
- Suffolk County Government — Collaborates with Suffolk County on the Septic Improvement Program and vendor solicitation for grant-funded septic system installations.
- Suffolk County Government — Commissioned a study on property value impacts of I/A OWTS systems and provides regulatory oversight and funding for system installations.
- Suffolk County Government — Partnered with Suffolk County to implement regulations requiring I/A OWTS systems and enforce performance standards for nitrogen reduction.
- Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Division of Wastewater Mgmt. Government — Works with the county health department's wastewater management division on septic system regulation and implementation.
- Suffolk County Office of Central Procurement Partner — Collaborates on procurement processes for I/A OWTS contractor participation.
- Wastewater Works, Inc. Partner — Distributor of the Hydro-Action I/A septic system with high nitrogen reduction, listed by the organization
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Qualified Contractor and Vendor Oversight 17 orgsmethodology: vendor_approval_processBy implementing a solicitation and qualification process for vendors and contractors, the organization ensures that only approved, qualified providers participate in the Septic Improvement Program because standardized selection (via SOQ and approval processes) improves system installation quality and program integrity.shared approach: Collective Credibility through Standards and Advocacy →
- Stakeholder Collaboration for Regulatory and Systemic Improvement 17 orgsmethodology: stakeholder_collaborationBy serving as a centralized liaison and fostering collaboration among industry professionals, government agencies, and environmental organizations, the organization improves septic system design, regulation, and maintenance because coordinated engagement enables shared technical expertise, advocacy, and reform of grant and permitting processes.shared approach: Collective Credibility through Standards and Advocacy →
- Nitrogen-Reducing Biological Treatment Systems 9 orgsmethodology: nitrogen-reducing onsite treatmentBy deploying Innovative/Alternative Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (I/A OWTS) that use bacterial processes and biological nitrogen removal (such as extended aeration and recirculation), the organization reduces nitrogen in wastewater because these processes convert nitrogen into inert gas, thereby improving water quality on Long Island.shared approach: Source Control of Pollution →