AzOWRA CODE OF CONDUCT

PREAMBLE
Members of the Arizona Onsite Water Reclamation Association (AzOWRA) are committed to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct in the onsite wastewater recycling industry (Industry). AzOWRA members represent all sectors of the Industry. Members are dedicated to provide the highest possible quality of service, products, construction, education and research.

GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
Members shall endeavor to know, understand, follow, and abide by the local, county, state, and national statutes, codes, laws, standards, regulations and ordinances applicable to the Industry to best of their ability. Members shall compete honestly, ethically and lawfully, through competent performance of their own skills, merits and expertise in the Industry. Members shall avoid any act that might promote their individual interests at the expense of the integrity of the Industry and avoid conduct that might discredit the Industry or deceive others. Members will seek to educate the public in the proper use and maintenance of their systems and about onsite wastewater systems in general.

OBLIGATION TO OTHERS
Members shall represent themselves and the benefits of AzOWRA faithfully and honestly with integrity and professionalism. They shall seek to enhance the reputation of the Industry by the way they perform their services and communicate with their customers, clients, other members of AzOWRA and the public. They shall present their credentials, training, experience and abilities with honesty, integrity and pride. Members shall accept only those work assignments which can be performed within their field of competence and expertise. Members shall avoid conflicts of interest through proper disclosure. Members shall always seek to enhance the reputation of the Industry with others in the way they communicate and interact.

OBLIGATION TO PROFESSIONALISM
Members shall strive to maintain and advance their skills and knowledge of the Industry. They will continually seek to improve their own professional expertise by staying informed of scientific and technological developments in the Industry. They shall always seek to advance the integrity of the Industry. Members shall take responsibility for their own errors and not seek to alter or obscure facts in an effort to justify their actions. Members shall always conduct themselves in a ethical and professional manner and shall uphold this Code of Conduct.