Effective August 14, 2017, MB Sustainable Development has developed new application forms for the registration of onsite wastewater management systems. Application forms and information can be found here.

The OWSIM Board of Directors and WCOWMA administration have begun the important work of drafting a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the processes for amalgamating the two organizations under the banner of the Manitoba Onsite Wastewater Management Association. A gradual transition will begin with recognition of OWSIM’s Board of Directors and members on the MOWMA website.

If you have customers that want to pay with a major credit card, and you do not have the capability of accepting credit card payments, then let us process that payment for you. Credit card forms are included in your membership package, or by contacting our office. Simply complete the form, send it into our office,

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 MOWMA has partnered with two great companies (Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers and Sustainable Infrastructure Society), giving members options for their insurance needs. This insurance program provides those coverages not generally available through business insurance such as Errors and Omissions coverage and Pollution Liability. More information is available in your membership package, or by contacting

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. Discussion centered on the advantages of amalgamation such as increased opportunities to provide training to onsite wastewater practitioners in the province. The potential for training includes

The MOWMA has partnered with two great companies, giving members options for soils testing. Take advantage of member discounts for soil sampling with CARO Analytical Labs and Down To Earth Labs. More information is available in your membership package, or by contacting our office.

“What is the most important thing I can do for my business right now to start getting more customers,  and make more money?” Granted there is not a completely simple answer to this question, but here are four things you MUST do if you want to consistently attract more customers, increase revenue and eliminate competition:

Representatives from Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association will meet with the Onsite Wastewater Systems Installers of Manitoba on June 3 in Winnipeg. OWSIM members and WCOWMA administration will look at common areas of concern in the onsite wastewater industry and examine the potential to work together to provide practical training and additional support to

On April 18th, 2017, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Honourable Eileen Clarke, Minister of Indigenous and Municipal Relations, were in Elie to announce more than $37 million in combined funding for 24 new water and wastewater projects across Manitoba.