WCOWMA in partnership with the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) hosted its annual Septic Awareness Week from September 16 – September 20. In addition to a social media campaign and newsletters about proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater treatment systems, each provincial chapter of WCOWMA provided webinars for homeowners throughout the week. Two Septic […]

September 16 to 20, 2024 is Septic Awareness Week, and the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association has partnered with the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) to promote proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems. Throughout Septic Awareness Week we’ll share information on the importance of maintaining septic systems along with tips for operation. In

For several months now, WCOWMA has been hearing concerns from pumpers about lack of access to receiving facilities. The latest issues have arisen in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia where pumpers in the Chilliwack area are limited in where they can haul wastewater from areas outside city limits. Receiving facilities are over capacity and

The MOWMA held a Site and Soils Evaluation Field Day on May 30, 2024 in the Tolstoi, MB area for those interested in learning more about performing detailed site visits and designing systems for difficult situations and soils. This training workshop provided information on assessing soil structure and texture, assessing site conditions and constraints, logging

A presentation at the Manitoba Onsite Wastewater Management Association Education Days updated contractors on a few planned policy changes to prepare them for the 2024 installation season. Applications for Variances In order to receive a variance in a situation where a site cannot meet all the requirements of the regulation, contractors will have to show

Joe Karthein, a WCOWMA-BC member and owner of Sentinel Excavating, used to work as self-employment counsellor with Community Futures. In that role, he helped over 100 small businesses develop business plans and grow their existing businesses. In March, Karthein delivered a presentation at the 2024 WCOWMA-BC Convention on building a business plan.  Keep an eye

Elections were held at the Annual General Meeting on April 22, 2024 for the MOWMA Board of Directors. Thank you to departing board members Edwin Friesen and ​Onale Thomas for all their hard work, and welcome to new board member Dave Clow! 2024 MOWMA Board of Directors President: Randy ThomasVice-President: Denis KeatingSecretary-Treasurer: Brett GaudryDirector: Patrick

Update Your Mailing Address Don’t miss out on your chance to receive the Summer 2024 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

The MOWMA Education Days were held April 22th and 23th in Brandon and Winnipeg. We received a great turn out of over 50 participants from the contractor community. Thank you to our sponsors:Infiltrator Water TechnologiesLiberty PumpsEquinox IndustriesEmco Waterworks Dura-Con Industries View more pictures on Instagram.