SOWMA had the privilege of offering update training to the Environmental Public Health Officers (EPHO’s) from across Saskatchewan. The EPHO’s oversee crucial onsite wastewater design and inspections on First Nations Reserve Land. The EPHO’s are employed by Indigenous Services Canada or Individual Tribal Councils. Northern Inter-Tribal Health (NITHA) was the host for the event. One […]

The association gets frequent calls from homeowners looking for information on how to care for their septic system. The association has a comprehensive section for homeowners on the SOWMA website that contractors can direct their customers to. The new Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Disposal Guide requires that contractors provide homeowners with an operation and maintenance manual.

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Insurance is one of those things we forget about until we need it, kind of like a spare tire. This is why National Insurance Awareness Day exists and is celebrated every year on June 28. While the origin of this day is a mystery, what’s widely known is how important insurance is in many aspects

The great weather is here, but with warmer sunnier days comes the risk of heat exhaustion, especially if you are busy in the field. Take care of yourself by keeping in mind these tips from Health Canada. Drink plenty of cool liquids, especially water, before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst

SOWMA will be providing update training to the new Guideline to the Environmental Health Officers who are responsible for overseeing onsite wastewater design and installation on First Nations land. Two one-week programs will be offered, one in Saskatoon and one in Regina. The course will include an overview of the key changes to the Guideline,

Contractors needing help applying the new requirements under the SOWDG are encouraged to contact the association for support. While the changes to the SOWDG may seem to be significant, in fact many of the “changes” in the 2019 SOWDG, were already in the 2009 SOWDG, they were just ‘shoulds’ instead of ‘shalls’. Now that things