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Celebrating Excellence: Awards Presented at the 2025 AOWMA Convention and Trade Show

The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) proudly hosted its annual Convention and Trade Show from March 12–14 in Nisku, Alberta, bringing together onsite wastewater professionals from across the province. The three-day event featured engaging workshops, networking opportunities, and a vibrant trade show floor — but the standout moments came during the awards ceremony, where […]

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US-EPA Guideline

The United States Environmental Protection Agency released a new document, titled Safeguarding Against Natural Hazards and Extreme Weather Events: A Resource Guide for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), also referred to as septic systems or decentralized systems, treat wastewater and return the treated effluent to the environment. Due to natural hazards

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AOWMA Septic Sense Workshops

The AOWMA hosted more than 150 homeowners during a series of Septic Sense workshops throughout the province in March with Parkland County, Leduc County, Wetaskiwin County, Rocky View County and the County of Grand Prairie being our hosts. Homeowners learned how to understand, assess, and manage their private septic system, enabling them to protect their

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Recap of the 2025 AOWMA Convention in Nisku: A Gathering of Industry Leaders

The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) hosted its Annual Convention and Trade Show from March 12–14, 2025 in Nisku, Alberta. The event saw attendance of over 250 industry professionals, including installers, engineers, regulators, educators, and manufacturers, making it one of the most successful gatherings in recent years. With a theme focused on “Collaborating to

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Recognize Excellence –  Nominate a Deserving Individual Today!

Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact in the Onsite Wastewater industry? Nominate them for one of two awards: The AOWMA Lifetime Achievement Award is presented in recognition and celebration of one’s lifelong commitment to improving the onsite wastewater industry in Alberta. This prestigious award is presented to an outstanding individual who has positively

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AOWMA 2025 Convention & trade show Proposed Schedule of Events

Schedule may be subject to change Convention Program – Wednesday, March 12, 2025BreakfastWelcome and Association UpdatesSmall Business Marketing – Practical Marketing Strategies for Small Business OwnersCoffee BreakEvolution of Water Reuse: Guidelines & InnovationsA Path to Generational WealthLunch & Learn Session: Administrative Penalties Program – An enforcement tool under the Safety Codes Act.Maintaining Advanced Systems: Challenges

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The Importance of Medication Return

A national study conducted by the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) in 2023 showed that among the 98% of Canadian households that have medication on hand (such as prescriptions, over-the-counter medication, lotions/ointments, and natural health products), 21% thought that such medications did not cause any harm if disposed of in a landfill or a sink/toilet.

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2025 Call for Papers

The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) welcomes abstracts for papers to be presented at the AOWMA Annual Convention and Trade Show “Collaborating to Build Our Community” in Nisku, Alberta on March 12 – 14, 2025, at Coast Nisku Inn & Conference Centre, Nisku, Alberta.  The AOWMA annual Convention and Trade Show serves the onsite professionals in

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