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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COLE, Inc is now accepting proposals for seminars to be presented at the 2016 WWETT show in Indianapolis February 17-20, 2016. Those interested should send a completed seminar proposal form no later than August 1, 2015. You can complete the form at wwettshow.com/CFP. Accepted submissions will receive four (4) full registration passes to WWETT 2016.
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The latest Grassroots Newsletter is now available. This edition includes: Watershed Stewardship Grants are Back; Septic Smart: Solutions for Rural Living; Stewards in Motion Wraps Up; Order of the Bighorn Awards Announced; and more. View the full newsletter here.
When: March 17, 2015 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: 4340 – 47 Avenue Rocky Mountain House, AB Hosted by: Clearwater County Presented by: AOWMA in collaboration with the Land Stewardship Centre This presentation will focus on the operation and maintenance of residential septic (onsite) systems. Who should attend: rural homeowners, contractors, land use planners,
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The following Board of Directors was elected to serve the membership at the Annual General Meeting held in Edmonton, AB on March 6, 2015: Chic Shaw, President Daniel Morris, Vice-President Charles Hallett, Secretary-Treasurer Rick Baxter, Director David Dallaire, Director Danielle Horne, Director Kirk Miller, Director Jim Quantz, Director Kraig Rawowski, Director The Board of Directors
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