Grassroots News -May
The latest Grassroots Newsletter is now available. This edition includes: 6 Must-Have Stewardship Tools; Water for a Lifetime; Getting Water Wise; and more. View the full newsletter here.
June 2015
June 24, 2015
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AOWMA Provides Presentation on Onsite Wastewater Issues to Athabasca Municipal Council
On April 14, Chic Shaw, President of the AOWMA and Lesley Desjardins, Executive Director, were invited to provide a presentation to Athabasca Municipal Council on onsite wastewater issues. It was pointed out that the septic system is often the last consideration when building a residence, when in fact it should be a key factor at …
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Homeowner Education Program
The AOWMA has delivered presentations on the proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems to homeowners at various ratepayer meetings around the province for several years. These presentations stress the importance of proper design and installation of onsite wastewater systems by certified contractors as well as pointing out the need for ongoing maintenance. Over …
CSA B126 Standard for Cisterns
The CSA B126 Standard for Cisterns has been updated as of April 2015. This Standard is now complete. Although it is not a required Standard in Alberta as of this printing, it is anticipated that this Standard will be adopted in Alberta within the next 12 to 18 months. Because the CSA B126 Standard addresses …
CSA B128.3 Standard for Water Re-use
For the past two years, the AOWMA has been working in partnership with the Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence on the development of a facility to test components to the CSA B128.3 Standard for Water Re-use. Accreditation for the testing facility has now been achieved from the Standards Council of Canada. One test pad …
2015 Standard of Practice and Regulatory Changes for Alberta
The 2015 AB Standard of Practice is anticipated for release in winter 2015. Information on the changes to the Standard of Practice were presented at the AOWMA Convention in March 2015 and more recently at the Safety Codes Council Conference in early June. Once released, those wishing to maintain their Certificate of Competency (formerly PSDS …
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Rural Utilities and Safety Association Convention and Trade Show November 30, 2015 – Red Deer, AB
RUSA’s annual Conference and Trade Show takes place at the Sheraton in Red Deer on November 30, 2015. Operating since 1973, RUSA is an association made up of rural municipalities, counties, towns, special areas and villages dedicated to the safer working conditions for contractors and the public in general when working near any utility, and in …
Water Week North – October 20 – 22, 2015
Aquatera Utilities is proud to present the 2015 Water Week North Conference in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. This conference will provide communities in the water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection industry an opportunity for education and networking. Please see their website for more information.
AOWMA 2016 Convention and Trade Show
Save the date! The 2016 AOWMA Convention and Trade Show has been announced: February 25 – 28, 2016 Grey Eagle Resort and Convention Center Calgary, AB
