Significant danger to wildlife is poised by open 4” vertical PVC or Big-O pipes, and open valve boxes. Open or uncapped vertical pipes spread on the landscape for many utilitarian purposes pose a very real hazard to wildlife, especially birds. Learn more here.
Death By Pipe: Birds In Crisis Read More »
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Our offices will be closed from December 23rd to January 3rd. We will resume regular hours on January 4, 2020. We will still be checking our emails and phone messages.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. . . except for the septic system. The holidays provide families and friends a great opportunity to come together, celebrate and reconnect. This celebrating usually involves extra cooking, cleaning, bathing and clothes washing. This can put significant strain on the septic system. Download our \”Protecting Septic Systems
Advice For Your Clients Read More »
Members have reported to MOWMA that they are no longer allowed to use the term “property line” when creating their permit paperwork and making their drawings. According to Manitoba surveyors, the term “property line” is a proprietary term that can only be used by surveyors holding a license to practice in Manitoba. The Association of
Where’s the Line? The Use of the Term “Property Line” in Manitoba Read More »
The Manitoba Onsite Wastewater Management Association (formerly OWSIM) held a virtual Annual General Meeting on the evening of September 22, 2020. A small group of members attended the meeting to hear the reports from the 2019 fiscal year and discuss new initiatives for 2020. As the association is currently working on curriculum development for both
2020 MOWMA AGM Results Read More »
The Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association hosted Septic Awareness Week from September 14 to 18, the same week as the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s SepticSmart Week. Along with our provincial associations (AOWMA, MOWMA, SOWMA and WCOWMA-BC) and numerous government bodies, we are shared guidance with the general public on sound septic maintenance and
Septic Awareness Week 2020 Read More »
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