Ryerson University’s Flushability Lab at Ryerson Urban Water recently released a report: Defining ‘Flushability’ for Sewer Use. Tests evaluated 101 single-use products, of which 23 were labeled as ‘flushable’ by the manufacturer. Results showed that not one single wipe was able to fall apart or disperse safely through the sewer system test. This can negatively

The Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Management Association hosted a series of education days throughout the province during the second and third weeks of April. The focus for this year’s Education Days was: Key Changes to the Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Disposal Guide. Participants at the Educations Days worked through the changes to the guide with the facilitator,

SOWMA hosted a booth and provided a presentation at the North Battleford and Prince Albert trade shows organized by Anderson Pump House. The theme of the trade shows was:  Diversity – Adapting to Challenging Times. The association provided a presentation on the key changes to the Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Disposal Guideline during a one-hour presentation. 

The association is sourcing articles for publication in our WCOWMA family of newsletters, and our printed magazine.  Newsletters are published monthly, and magazines are published twice per year. Both include information, news and events from each Western province. Articles submitted may be on any topic relevant to our membership and stakeholder group, such as those