Twice per year, WCOWMA releases our magazine, The Onsite Informer.  This complimentary magazine is full of articles and information relevant to people working in the wastewater industry. Back issues are available to download. The latest issue is being mailed out shortly.  If you don’t see your complimentary copy in the coming weeks, please contact our

Spring is arriving faster than usual and with it will come installation season. Once the frost is out of the ground, contractors will begin assessing sites for their suitability for septic system installation.  The system type is entirely dependent upon an accurate and thorough site assessment. Soil is an excellent medium for the treatment of

Lane Quinn, one of the companies we partner with, provides both the small and large employer with a specialized resource for employee benefits information and consultation. They focus on two things: Their clients and employee benefits. Their clients range in size, but they remain streamlined enough to offer highly personalized service. Some of their innovative solutions are:

“Out of sight, out of mind” is, unfortunately, a common theme among many homeowners with septic systems. Systems are tucked away underground, not to be thought about, until the system malfunctions or breaks down. This mindset is a major reason septic systems fail. Lack of information is a common reason homeowners don’t maintain their systems.

By Jim Anderson, NAWT, reprinted with permission Question: How is effluent moved between trenches by gravity? Answer: This question comes from an installer who said, “I am used to using a distribution box to deliver septic effluent by gravity to a series of trenches. I have been told this method is superior to others, what

Mark’s Work Wearhouse, one of the companies we partner with, offers a range of both men and women’s clothing and footwear suitable not only for the field, but also for everyday wear. Association members receive 10% of their purchases at Mark’s (a wallet card is enclosed in your membership package). See more of our other