WCOWMA in partnership with the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) hosted its annual Septic Awareness Week from September 16 – September 20. In addition to a social media campaign and newsletters about proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater treatment systems, each provincial chapter of WCOWMA provided webinars for homeowners throughout the week. Two Septic […]

September 16 to 20, 2024 is Septic Awareness Week, and the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association has partnered with the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) to promote proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems. Throughout Septic Awareness Week we’ll share information on the importance of maintaining septic systems along with tips for operation. In

For several months now, WCOWMA has been hearing concerns from pumpers about lack of access to receiving facilities. The latest issues have arisen in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia where pumpers in the Chilliwack area are limited in where they can haul wastewater from areas outside city limits. Receiving facilities are over capacity and

With both increasing water demands and strained capacity to handle wastewater, there is a growing need for exploring water reuse and recycling in Canadian cities. McPhedran, University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Centennial Enhancement Chair in Water Stewardship for Indigenous Communities, and professor in Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, said funding from

Joe Karthein, a WCOWMA-BC member and owner of Sentinel Excavating, used to work as self-employment counsellor with Community Futures. In that role, he helped over 100 small businesses develop business plans and grow their existing businesses. In March, Karthein delivered a presentation at the 2024 WCOWMA-BC Convention on building a business plan.  Keep an eye

Elections were held at the Annual General Meeting on April 12, 2024 for the SOWMA Board of Directors. Welcome to new board member Tim Ierullo! 2024 SOWMA Board of Directors President: Travis WolfeVice-President:Dean Van ImpeSecretary-Treasurer:Kyle MarkusaDirector: Jason HoltvogtDirector: Tim IerulloDirector: Wesley PerehudoffDirector:  Shawn Ripley

Update Your Mailing Address Don’t miss out on your chance to receive the Summer 2024 issue of WCOWMA’s Onsite Informer Magazine! Take a moment to contact our office with your updated address. Be A Part of the Magazine WCOWMA is sourcing articles for publication in our printed magazine, which includes information, news, and events from each of the Western provinces. Articles

The Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Management Association (SOWMA) hosted Education Days on April 11th and 12th in Saskatoon and Regina. We received a great turn out of over 80 participants including Members, SHA Inspectors, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Tribal Councils. Thank you to our sponsors:Infiltrator Water TechnologiesPre-Con Ltd.Saskatchewan Research CouncilLiberty PumpsFRP/Mocoat Fiberglass Ltd.Souris Valley Industries (1977)Little

SK AGM: April 12, 2024 during the Saskatoon Education Day REQUIREMENTS OF A BOARD MEMBER: Generally, the Board operates as a governance entity, meaning that it sets high level strategic direction as opposed to having a direct hand in the day-to-day activities of the operation. Directors may also be asked to sit on various committees