Proper soils assessment is key to the development of a successful onsite wastewater design.  Mandatory attendance to site and soil field training is part of the training program for Onsite Wastewater Practitioner provided by the associations. Several site and soil field training days have been hosted over the past couple of months and students were […]

The great weather is here, but with warmer sunnier days comes the risk of heat exhaustion, especially if you are busy in the field. Take care of yourself by keeping in mind these tips: Drink plenty of cool liquids, especially water, before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a

The Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association (WCOWMA) and its affiliates will be promoting septic awareness during the week of September 20 to 24. The purpose of this initiative is to promote proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems. We will be offering webinars to assist homeowners in understanding why they need to properly maintain

Alberta Municipal Affairs released the final Work Camp Guidance Document on May 12, 2021. This document recognizes the difficulty in the ability to completely follow the Standard of Practice for temporary work camps and rig sites and provides guidance for design and installation in those challenging circumstances. A copy of the Work Camp Guidance Document

September 20 to 24 is Septic Awareness Week, and the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association urges you to consider both what goes down the drain, and how you maintain your septic system.  The purpose of this initiative is to promote proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems. Properly designed and maintained wastewater treatment

We all know 2020 has been quite a year, but what’s your worst story from the job site? Share your workplace woes from 2020 and you could win a $100 gift card to Mark’s Work Wearhouse. Second place will receive a $50 Tim Horton’s gift card. We will select the top three submissions and put

The Onsite Informer is widely distributed to our member installers, septage haulers, suppliers and other industry stakeholders.  It is also sent to municipalities and provincial government departments in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Current distribution is over 5000 copies. We have received very positive feedback for our Summer 2020 and Winter 2020 editions of

Elections were held at the virtual Annual General Meeting on February 11th. Long-time Director, Kraig Rakowski stepped down after eight years representing the pumper industry. Jessica Adirika resigned from her position as Secretary Treasurer, leaving an open one-year term that was filled by Board member, Nicole Paggett.  We welcome three new Directors to the Board:  Ed Lemke,

The AOWMA, along with the Counties of Lac Ste Anne, Yellowhead, Woodlands, Wetaskiwin and Leduc, hosted a Septic Sense workshop on March 10, 2021. This workshop was held virtually and was a great success with over 100 homeowners attending. Due to COVID and the restrictions around gatherings, the Association needed to revamp the workshop to