2018 Water’s Next Finalists
WaterCanada has released their list of 2018 Water’s Next award finalists, a program which honours the incredible achievements and ideas of individuals and companies that successfully work to make a positive change to water in our country and abroad. Learn more about the program and the 2018 finalists.
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Locate-A-Pro Listings – Is Yours Up-To-Date??
The AOWMA website features a Locate-A-Pro tab where our members are listed by the type of work they do, and the region they work in. This is an excellent resource for those looking for their services. For homeowners, it is a great way to find an installer or maintenance provider; for those in this line
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We Have Moved!
After years of working out of home offices and basements, the association has finally moved into dedicated office space. Our new location is 21115 – 108th Avenue in Edmonton. We are still setting up the office space, but will announce an open house shortly, so members can come and see where we are located! The
Site & Soils Evaluations
Twenty-five students attended a Site and Soils Evaluation Field Day at Jackfish Lake on May 18, 2018. The weather co-operated beautifully and a productive day was spent, analyzing and logging soils. Students had the benefit of not only getting some hands-on experience, but also having the Technical Administrator for the Province of Alberta, Dean Morin,
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Considering Copyright
The installation season is once again upon us, and with that, the development of system designs and information pertaining to specific sites and clients. Each year, the association receives member reports of copyright infringement. What does that mean? Basically, a designer or contractor has designed an onsite wastewater system for a client and has then
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Balancing the Books
Financial Sustainability for Canadian Water Systems Canadians want affordable water services, but utilities are finding it difficult to \”balance their books\” as costs continue to rise and revenues decline. To mark World Water Day, Canadian Water Network is releasing a new report about the financial sustainability of Canada\’s water systems. Following an investigation of financial
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Athabasca Trade Show
AOWMA hosted a booth at the annual Athabasca Trade Show on April 20 & 21, 2018. The association promotes the use of certified contractors for the design, installation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems at public events like the Athabasca Trade Show. The focus for our booth is responsible operation and maintenance for homeowners. Check
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Blizzard – What Blizzard??
Despite sudden blizzard conditions a group of die-hard onsite wastewater contractors braved the weather and participated in a site and soils field day near Okotoks on April 16. The ground wasn’t frozen, so participants were able to learn how to determine soils horizons and identify soils characteristics in situ and log them in preparation for
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