Mark your calendars!Septic Awareness Week is around the corner! Taking place from September 15 to 19, 2025, this annual event highlights the importance of proper septic system care. As part of our ongoing commitment to public education, WCOWMA aims to help homeowners understand the value of maintaining a healthy onsite wastewater system. This initiative runs

The bane of every maintenance provider’s existence is back in the news. From Windsor, Ontario to Metro Vancouver, BC, regional districts and municipalities are urging residents to stop throwing so-called “flushable” wipes in the toilet. “Wipes don’t break down like toilet paper — they cause clogs that jam pipes, pumps and other infrastructure. Yet, many are

A Site and Soil Evaluation Field Day was held in Eriksdale, MB on May 26, 2025. It was a gorgeous day for hands-on training, which is required for those pursuing their Certified Installer designation through Manitoba Environment and Climate. The class included a mix of contractors and environmental officers, creating a dynamic and collaborative learning

The installation season is once again upon us, and with that, the development of system designs and information pertaining to specific sites and clients. Each year, the association receives member reports of copyright infringement. What does that mean? Basically, a designer or contractor has designed an onsite wastewater system for a client and has then

MOWMA held its AGM and Board elections as part of the Education Days event in Winnipeg on Friday, April 11, 2025. We are pleased to welcome to the board Jordan Klassen. 2025 MOWMA Board of DirectorsPresident: Randy ThomasVice-President: Denis KeatingSecretary-Treasurer: Brett GaudryDirector: Dave ClowDirector: Patrick GueretDirector: Jordan Klassen

Update Your Mailing Address Don’t miss out on your chance to receive the Summer 2025 issue of WCOWMA’s Onsite Informer Magazine!Take a moment to contact our office with your updated address. Be A Part of the Magazine WCOWMA is sourcing articles for publication in our printed magazine, which includes information, news, and events from each of the Western provinces.Articles submitted may

Do you have an onsite wastewater system installation coming up? We need your help! Our students require a Site and Soil Field Evaluation Day to complete their Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program, and we’re calling on our valued contractor members across Western Canada to assist us. This hands-on experience is critical to our students’ learning