Insurance is one of those things we forget about until we need it, kind of like a spare tire. This is why National Insurance Awareness Day exists and is celebrated every year on June 28. While the origin of this day is a mystery, what’s widely known is how important insurance is in many aspects […]

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 from Health Canada. Drink plenty of cool liquids, especially water, before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst

Site and soils evaluation are key components of onsite wastewater design, however how many contractors are designing onsite wastewater systems without having participated in a site and soils field day. This seems to be changing finally, as the association is seeing more and more interest from contractors about this type of training. Stephanie Munn, P

The AOWMA Board of Directors will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings across the province over the next year. These meetings will be held in the winter season, when contractors are not typically working. Dates and locations for some of the meetings have been set. Members and other interested onsite wastewater stakeholders are

Alberta Municipal Affairs is planning on adding the “Guidance Document for Temporary Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems” to the Alberta.ca website in the final form. You can view the current draft here. Please submit all comments and concerns to Alberta Municipal Affairs by July 1, 2019. The final document will be available on online.  

Ryerson University’s Flushability Lab at Ryerson Urban Water recently released a report: Defining ‘Flushability’ for Sewer Use. Tests evaluated 101 single-use products, of which 23 were labeled as ‘flushable’ by the manufacturer. Results showed that not one single wipe was able to fall apart or disperse safely through the sewer system test. This can negatively

ASCA has developed a new permit form for use in open areas of the province under their jurisdiction. The new form will be available for use as of May 1, in time for the 2019 installation season. A copy of the form is available for download through the AOWMA website. After May 1, the permit

The AOWMA hosted a booth at the annual Rural Municipalities Trade Show in Edmonton on March 18. The trade show is attended by representatives from all municipal districts and counties in Alberta. The association promotes both the importance of using trained, certified contractors in the onsite wastewater industry, as well as its Septic Sense homeowner