Water Environment Research Foundation – Decentralized  The use of real-time sensors and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems has become commonplace in large centralized wastewater treatment systems, however, this WERF research project indicates the number of decentralized wastewater treatment facilities currently using on-line sensors for real-time remote monitoring is relatively small. This could be […]

The newest version of the Alberta Standard of Practice has been reviewed by the Safety Codes Council Plumbing Technical Committee and is now going through the final formatting prior to print. The regulation that adopts the changes to the SOP is currently in the regulatory review process.  This phase must be completed prior to the

Over the past couple of years, flushable wipes have been getting a lot of press, first with television advertising, then with reports from various agencies challenging claims that these wipes are flushable.  Well, it hasn’t taken long for that debate to turn into a lawsuit! Pumper Magazine recently published an article regarding a class action

AOWMA has an online store where you can purchase homeowner manuals, Munsell’s charts, Alberta Standard of Practice Manuals and soils kits. The soils kit comes complete with a Munsell soil colour chart, field book for classifying soils, soils logs, and more. More information is available on our website: https://aowma.com/resources/supplies/.

Bill 21 is the legislative document that amends the Safety Codes Act.  Key changes to the Safety Codes Act include the implementation of the Alberta Safety Codes Authority (Authority).  The Authority will become responsible for the open areas in the province early in 2016.  Currently those areas are permitted by a variety of permitting agencies

Members wishing to take advantage of OfficeMax/Grand & Toy – Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association Supply Program should note the company’s contact information has changed. Their new number is 1-866-391-8111. If you are not currently a member of AOWMA, why not take a moment to review the many benefits of joining the association.