The Droplet, October 3, 2016 web edition There are over 100,000 lakes in Manitoba, and there is growing concern over the excess nutrients in the Lake Winnipeg watershed. The watershed is among the top 10 largest watersheds in North America, and the lake itself is the 10th largest in the world by surface area. Manitoba’s […]

Detroit Lakes, MN – October 10, 2016 – SJE-Rhombus®, an industry leader in providing quality control solutions for water and wastewater applications, introduces the SJE Mega-Master™ control switch designed for municipal applications. The SJE MegaMaster™ is a mechanically-activated internally weighted control switch. The internal switching mechanism features unique gold cross-point contacts, providing precision and reliable

CARO Analytical Services CARO Analytical Services (CARO)is a Canadian based, full service analytical laboratory that provides testing services to public and private clients throughout North America. In operation for over 29 years, CARO specializes in providing general chemical analysis, microbiological analysis, food residue analysis, and contaminated site testing of soil vapour, drinking water, wastewater, water,

Water re-use, soil-based treatment and other decentralized wastewater treatment methods offer low cost, sustainable solutions for communities faced with water scarcity challenges. This article explains how onsite systems can reduce local pollution and improve local water supply. Written by Jessica Barringer.  Jessica is a project engineer at Infiltrator Water Technologies and works with the research

Being a member of the Manitoba Onsite Wastewater Management Association comes with many benefits, including credit card processing. 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. Keep that cash flow

The MOWMA website features a Locate-A-Pro tab where our members are listed by the type of work they do, and the region they work in. This is an excellent resource for those looking for their services. For homeowners it is a great way to find an installer or maintenance provider; for those working in the

Submitted by George Gonzo George Gonzo is a business consultant who provides a monthly column for the WCOWMA newsletter.  As owner’s of small, medium and large businesses, WCOWMA members can all benefit from George’s expertise in the area of business communication and marketing. Here’s why you must advertise consistently no matter what else you do:

With contract negotiations ongoing, there is a high probability of an upcoming postal strike.  Should the Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike, there will be a delay in the delivery of mail from MOWMA.  Any documents that we are able to email you, such as exam results and workshop certificates, will be sent digitally.  Membership

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By Jim Anderson, Ph.D., and David Gustafson, P.E. reprinted with permission Take care to use the proper fill materials on top of your systems, and be sure to use quality topsoil to provide a seedbed for grass cover  In previous articles, we have discussed the importance of locating an onsite system in an area where