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

Those of us who work in the onsite wastewater industry must remain aware of the potential exposure to biohazards present in wastewater.  This isn’t so much a concern in the installation of a new system, however remediation or repair of an existing system provides the potential for contamination. The Center for Construction Research and Training

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