E.H.I.C.T.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE OF CONNECTICUT
The Environmental Health Institute of Connecticut, Inc. is a non-profit organization that strives to enhance the knowledge of subsurface sewage disposal systems for all.
About Us
E.H.I. of Connecticut
The Environmental Health Institute of Connecticut (EHICT) offers field inspection training programs for Connecticut Certified Inspectors of subsurface sewage disposal systems. The courses EHICT offers provides instruction in multiple areas of field instruction techniques with a team of experienced local health department or district inspectors.
Topics covered in the courses include:
- Determining horizontal separating distances in the field
- Using lasers, levels and transits to check vertical separation distances, elevations and slopes
- Overview of various types of septic system products
- Documenting field observations for compliance with the CT Public Health Code and Technical Standards
- Overview of septic tank properties, uses, and maintenace.
Thank you to the registrants and volunteers who have made EHICT’s first few field training courses a success! Check out pictures from our first event at the link below.
EHICT Courses
Interested in signing up for an upcoming course?
Select the course you would like to join and click “Register.” This will bring you to a Google Form link. You will receive an email with a payment link and unique registration code once you are approved for the course.
Each event has an attendee limit. If registration is full – fear not! EHICT aims to hold multiple sections of each course a year. Those who sign up after registration is full will be the first notified of the next available course.
Questions? Please email info@ehict.org or call 860-965-7322.
VIEW PHOTOS FROM PAST COURSES
View photos from our past training courses at our newly built facility at 41 Courntey Drive, Ellington Connecticut.
Mission
What We Do
striving to enhance the knowledge of subsurface sewage disposal systems for all
Educate
Teach proper techniques and methods to Connecticut Certified Inspectors by experts in the field.
Demonstrate
A hands-on overview of septic systems and septic components in various steps of the installation process.
Cultivate
Foster better inspection practices to protect Connecticut’s water resources and cultivate cleaner, healthier environments.