NEW BRAUNFELS – Those interested in learning more about home aerobic septic system maintenance are invited to attend a free Texas AgriLife Extension Service workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 17.

The “Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units Workshop” will be held at the AgriLife Extension office for Comal County, 325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels.

“The workshop will be of interest to homeowners who want to learn more about the components and maintenance of an aerobic treatment unit and the spray field of their on-site septic systems,” said Dr. Bruce Lesikar, AgriLife Extension water and wastewater resource specialist in biological and agricultural engineering.

Topics will include the importance of maintaining the treatment system, health and safety considerations, basic concepts about the aerobic treatment processes, and treatment system testing and reporting. It also will address aerobic treatment unit care, system maintenance, evaluation tools and supplies, and how effective wastewater treatment protects water resources.

The workshop is free thanks to funding provided by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Lesikar said.

Due to the classroom size, attendance is limited to the first 40 registrants.

To receive a registration form and for more information, contact Susan Levien at 979-845-7451 or s-levien@tamu.edu.