The County of Rocky View approved new wastewater policies on May 10, 2011 which outline the protocol for communal wastewater systems as well as onsite wastewater systems within county limits. The policy provides a directive on the types of systems that will be allowed and the required operation and maintenance protocols. While the County of Rocky …
Rocky View County Implements New Wastewater Policies Read More »
Soils & Site Evaluation Training Date: August 9, 2011 Course: Site and Soils Evaluation Day Location: Redwater, AB Cost: Members: $250.00 + gst, Non-Members: $350.00 + gst Description: Site and Soils Evaluation Field Days will be held for those interested in learning more about performing detailed site visits and designing systems for difficult situations and …
Field Training / Workshops Available – New & Revised Dates Read More »
Soils & Site Evaluation Training Bonnyville, AB – August 19, 2011 Mound Installation Demo Brooks, AB – July 28, 2011
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The Alberta Government is proposing fine increases for violations against all disciplines of the building code, including private sewage. The proposal will need a formal amendment to the Safety Codes Act before it takes effect. The changes would see the maximum fine increase to $100,000 for a first offence and up to $500,000 for subsequent …
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The AOWMA is testing the viability of its set of design sheets that can be used as part of the permit application process. Some of the currently available design sheet templates are considered to be too lengthy to be practical. The AOWMA is determining the feasibility of the design sheets in central Alberta where an …
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The AOWMA is submitting to Municipal Affairs a revised proposal for new training industry opportunities. The proposal builds on an earlier submission, reinforcing the need for an introductory training program and the implementation of training phases two through five. The proposal also calls for the addition of an extra review day to be included to …
Some of the most contentious issues in the 2009 Standard of Practice are being reviewed by a newly formed AOWMA SOP Review Committee. The committee of association board members Bruce Gray, Darcy Miller, Daniel Morris and Dale McLure held their first meeting last month, and agreed to set their initial sights on reviewing daily flow …
The AOWMA will release an enforcement framework that’s designed to identify systems not built to code, and apply corrective action to ensure they are made compliant. This could involve the application of punitive damages against responsible offending parties through procedures allowed under the Safety Codes Act. This strategy is the first of its kind for …
Edmonton, AB Days 1 – 3, July 20, 21 & 22, 2011 Edmonton, AB Days 4 – 6, August 10, 11 & 12, 2011 Edmonton, AB (Revised Dates)
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