Participants in the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program headed out into the field on September 15 to learn about site and soil evaluation in the field.  Daniel Morris led the students in the processes for evaluating a site, logging a soils test pit and recording the information gathered in a test pit log.  The weather […]

It is with deep sadness that the AOWMA reports the passing of Alf Durnie, Technical Administrator Private Sewage (Chief Inspector), Alberta Municipal Affairs on September 16, 2016. Alf was a strong advocate of both the onsite wastewater industry and the AOWMA.  On a professional level, Alf’s knowledge and understanding of onsite wastewater treatment and technologies

Marketing is really about 50% Common Sense and the other 50% is about taking Action and Implementing Proven Systems. Many Consultants will make you think that Marketing is really complicated and only an expert can do it. It’s just not True…you can do Cost-Effective Marketing and over the next few issues of this newsletter, we’re

Stowell Pumps is excited to announce our new ownership. We are looking forward to meeting and exceeding your expectations for any and all pump and accessories needed. Please let us know what you would like us to stock and we will make it happen. We will strive to maintain the fantastic customer service known to

CARO Analytical Services  CARO Analytical Services (CARO) is a Canadian based, full service analytical laboratory that provides testing services to public and private clients throughout North America. In operation for over 29 years, CARO specializes in providing general chemical analysis, microbiological analysis, food residue analysis, and contaminated site testing of soil vapour, drinking water, wastewater, water,

Being a member of the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association comes with many benefits, including credit card processing. If you have customers that want to pay with a major credit card, and you do not have the capability of accepting credit card payments, then let us process that payment for you. Keep that cash flow

Earlier this month, the AOWMA uploaded changes to the database that provides information to homeowners through the Locate-a-Pro listing.  Members are asked to check their listings and ensure that the information is correct and up-to-date.  Whenever an update of this magnitude takes place, there is the opportunity for error, so please contact the AOWMA office

Changes to the Safety Codes Act Allow For Administrative Penalties for Non-Compliance Recent changes to the Safety Codes Act have allowed for the development of a designated authority to manage permitting and inspection in open areas in Alberta.  This means that municipal districts and counties who remain unaccredited and contract their permitting and inspection services