Derek Smith, Onsite Wastewater Manager, Manitoba Conservation met with the Board of Directors of the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association in February to discuss education and training opportunities for onsite wastewater practitioners across Western Canada. The seat of the Onsite Wastewater Manager was empty for several years in Manitoba. Derek is bringing new life […]

No matter how successful a company or professional service corporation is today, most business owners are looking for proven ways to take their company up to the next level. Here’s something to think about. 1) Keep only the systems you have that have been proven to produce a steady stream of reliable revenue – and

The current training and certification requirements for Manitoba Installers are under review a the present time. Suggested amendments to the training currently under consideration are increased soils and field training and mandatory continuing education. As well, the potential for developing a Manitoba Standard of Practice is being examined. More information will become available over the

The current training and certification requirements for Manitoba Installers are under review a the present time. Suggested amendments to the training currently under consideration are increased soils and field training and mandatory continuing education. As well, the potential for developing a Manitoba Standard of Practice is being examined. More information will become available over the

Contrary to what some like to teach, you’re not going to close every sale in your first conversation. Sales is leadership. Not beating someone into submission. It’s necessary that you be consistent and disciplined when it comes to having follow-up conversations with potential clients. It’s not just something you do when you have time to

Little snow cover, dry soil conditions and very cold temperatures can lead to freezing problems in septic systems, but an agricultural engineer at North Dakota State University says problems can be prevented by taking some precautions now. \”Last winter many people had problems with frozen septic systems. In addition, many shallow water and sewer pipes

All of us here at Manitoba Onsite Wastewater Management Association wish you and your family a joyful holiday season and all the best in the New Year.

Public Review Announcement #2: The ICC/CSA Rainwater Collection System Design & Installation Consensus Committee (IS-RCSDI) is pleased to announce the released the Second Public Review Draft of the CSA/ICC Rainwater Harvesting Systems document. Comments are requested on this Second Public Review Draft beginning November 1, 2016 and are due by December 16, 2016. Comments must be

Detroit Lakes, MN – November 3, 2016 – SJE-Rhombus®, an industry leader in providing quality control solutions for water and wastewater applications, introduces the SJE PumpMaster® WPS float switch CSA Certified for use in potable water applications. The SJE PumpMaster® WPS is a mechanically-activated, wide angle float that provides direct control of pumps up to 1/2 HP at