On June 3, 2017, representatives from WCOWMA met with the Board and members of OWSIM to discuss the potential to amalgamate under the Manitoba Onsite Wastewater Management Association banner.

Following the meeting, the decision on whether or not to join forces with WCOWMA was put out to the OWSIM membership at large for a vote.  The majority results of the voting process were in favour of amalgamation of the two organizations.

Over the course of the summer, OWSIM’s Board of Directors and administration will work on a Memorandum of Agreement with WCOWMA for a smooth transition. A full member meeting of the association members will then be held, likely in September 2017, to announce and celebrate the partnership.