Don\’t let guests park on septic field The holiday season with its happy gatherings of family and friends may not seem like the perfect time to talk about proper use and maintenance of septic systems, but it is. Holiday preparations and get-togethers can mean hosting out-of-town guests who can overwhelm a system and may not […]
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On December 19, 2012 an update to the Accredited Agencies Regulation was implemented through an Order in Council. The update specifically addressed the Schedule which lists all the Permitting Agencies accredited to issue permits and perform inspections. A new expiry date of January 31, 2018 was set for the Schedule. A copy of this document
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Worksafe Alberta recently issued a health and safety bulletin for those workers who deal with sewage and septic systems. The bulletin outlines the hazards of dealing with septage and provides best practices for workers in order to protect their health and safety. The bulletin is available for download at http://humanservices.alberta.ca/documents/GH017.pdf.
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The AOWMA welcomes back Jerry Stonebridge as our keynote speaker for the 2013 Convention and Trade Show being held in Edmonton on February 21—23. Jerry brings over 30 years experience as an onsite wastewater system designer, installer and maintenance provider. As well, Jerry is a foundational member and past President of the Washington Onsite Sewerage
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The earlibird deadline to register for the 2013 Convention & Trade Show has been extended. You now have until January 23, 2013 to take advantage of a really great price, but don’t miss your chance to attend the fifteenth annual Convention and Trade Show at the Ramada Convention Centre, in Edmonton on February 21- 23,
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High River, AB March 6, 7 & 8, 2013 – Days 1-3 March 20, 21 & 22, 2013 – Days 4-6 This training is now closed. Please click here to see other available training.
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Online registration is now available for the 15th annual AOWMA convention. The convention will take place on February 21-23, in Edmonton, AB. If you would prefer, you can still download a registration form. For more information please see Convention & Trade Show Information or contact our office by phone 877-489-7471 or email administrator@aowma.com.
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Problem Soils in Your Backyard and How to Spot Them From Classifications to Descriptions to Wastewater Implications Kent Watson Thompson Rivers University From the literature and conversations with professionals the understanding of soil is the critical component in onsite wastewater management. The trend appears to be that many believe knowing less rather than more about
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The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation has signed a contract commissioning a new study on onsite wastewater management for rural communities. This study will begin by looking at the onsite wastewater infrastructure in Ontario and Alberta, before expanding to encompass other provinces including Saskatchewan. The focus of the study is similar to that of a
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Alberta Municipal Affairs is conducting a survey to acquire feedback regarding specific technical details for the regulations that will support the New Home Buyers Act. The online survey includes questions specific to the private sewage systems installed for new homes in rural areas. It has been proposed that private sewage systems should be included by
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