The National Association of Wastewater Technicians Excellence in Service Award is your opportunity to recognize someone that you have noticed goes beyond the ordinary. It is something this industry does not do enough of; that is recognizing our peers for all their hard work and service! The award is presented annually at the state association […]

Anyone that works in the liquid waste industry can tell you it isn’t the easiest way to make a living. Hug A Pumper is a free initiative to recognize the people in this industry and to show them that their work is appreciated. It costs nothing to nominate your favorite pumper, and you can nominate

This 2-day course teaches first aid and CPR skills for adults, children and infants that can be applied at home and in the workplace. On successful completion, participants receive a national St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid certificate valid for 3 years and a CPC-C-AED certificate. Standard First Aid with CPR-C-AED meets first aid requirements

Did you know that AOWMA members can save over $500.00 in fees for our Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training course, as well as at least $50.00 for each of our practical training workshops and association members also receive discounted entry fees to our annual Convention & Trade Show? That’s on top of the great savings available

University of Alberta researchers are tackling the problem of rural and agricultural water testing by introducing a handheld sensor that can detect E. coli in situ. One of the largest obstacles to decisive action on water quality threats, whether E. coli or cyanobacteria, is the time it takes to verify contamination. “Samples are collected and

Applications are being accepted for the first Alf Durnie Education and Research Scholarship. The Alf Durnie Education and Research Scholarship Fund was developed in memory of Alf Durnie, Technical Administrator, Private Sewage Systems (Chief Inspector), Province of Alberta. Alf’s work focused on the private sewage discipline from 1996 to September 2016. He led the development

ServiceCore is proud to announce the winner of their Hug A Pumper TV giveaway: Damon Dziewiontkowski with B’s Septic Service! B’s Septic is a septic tank cleaning company located in Millet, Alberta, Canada. They provide septic services in Wetaskiwin and Leduc County, as well as Pigeon and Wizard Lake. ServiceCore has already started their second

The Alberta Standard of Practice is reviewed and updated every five years. The current ABSOP has been in effect for two years now and the Private Sewage Working Group is beginning to review the Standard to determine if any updates or changes are needed. Installers and designers working with the 2015 AB Standard of Practice