Twenty contractors participated in a site and soils field evaluation day at Frog Lake, AB on Monday, July 20. Association member, Clarence Faithful provided access to the training site, which allowed the AOWMA to provide a hands-on demonstration opportunity to those wishing to hone their site and soils evaluation skills. After reviewing the theory and documentation […]
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The AOWMA and Land Stewardship Centre completed a series of pilot presentations of the Septic Sense Public Education Program in early April. The Septic Sense program focuses on the proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems by rural homeowners. The program was delivered in the following Municipal Districts and Counties: Red Deer, Clearwater, Wheatland,
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Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association February 25 – 28, 2016 Calgary, AB You can download a PDF copy of the 2016 Call for Papers here. The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) welcomes abstracts for papers to be presented at the Annual Conference being held in February 2016. The conference will take place in Calgary on
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The AOWMA is hosting a Site & Soils Evaluation Field Day in Frog Lake, AB on July 20, 2015. This practical training day is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as practicing hand texturing and sampling. Installers who have recently completed the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program will be
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On April 14, Chic Shaw, President of the AOWMA and Lesley Desjardins, Executive Director, were invited to provide a presentation to Athabasca Municipal Council on onsite wastewater issues. It was pointed out that the septic system is often the last consideration when building a residence, when in fact it should be a key factor at
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The AOWMA has delivered presentations on the proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems to homeowners at various ratepayer meetings around the province for several years. These presentations stress the importance of proper design and installation of onsite wastewater systems by certified contractors as well as pointing out the need for ongoing maintenance. Over
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The CSA B126 Standard for Cisterns has been updated as of April 2015. This Standard is now complete. Although it is not a required Standard in Alberta as of this printing, it is anticipated that this Standard will be adopted in Alberta within the next 12 to 18 months. Because the CSA B126 Standard addresses
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For the past two years, the AOWMA has been working in partnership with the Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence on the development of a facility to test components to the CSA B128.3 Standard for Water Re-use. Accreditation for the testing facility has now been achieved from the Standards Council of Canada. One test pad
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The 2015 AB Standard of Practice is anticipated for release in winter 2015. Information on the changes to the Standard of Practice were presented at the AOWMA Convention in March 2015 and more recently at the Safety Codes Council Conference in early June. Once released, those wishing to maintain their Certificate of Competency (formerly PSDS
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Save the date! The 2016 AOWMA Convention and Trade Show has been announced: February 25 – 28, 2016 Grey Eagle Resort and Convention Center Calgary, AB
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