Our SOWMA Education Days have been postponed. We will release new dates as soon as they are confirmed.

In these difficult times it is important to remember we are a community. The health and safety of our members and the general public is of great importance to us.   The staff and Board of Directors for the Association will be following the directives of the Ministry of Health and self-quarantining if they have

Share your worst work story from 2019 and you could win a $100 gift card to Mark’s Work Wearhouse. Second place will receive a $50 Tim Horton’s gift card.  We will select the top three submissions and put them to our members to be voted on.  Submissions should be a maximum of 500 words, and may

The Ontario Clean Water Agency and the Clean Water Foundation have teamed up with six Ontario municipalities for a public service announcement (PSA) campaign that aims to prevent residents from using sinks and toilets like garbage cans. Called ‘I Don’t Flush’, the PSA focuses on the misuse of sinks and toilets for the disposal of

Anyone that works in the liquid waste industry can tell you it isn’t the easiest way to make a living. Hug A Pumper is a free initiative to recognize the people in this industry and to show them that their work is appreciated. It costs nothing to nominate your favorite pumper, and you can nominate

WCOWMA is considering a partnership with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), a non-profit, 48 year-old organization supporting independent Canadian business. WCOWMA members would have access to all the programs and services that CFIB provides to the 110,000 businesses that are members of the Federation, including: 1. Access to CFIB Savings Programs that typically save members $5000 per

Representatives from SOWMA hosted a booth at the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors in Saskatoon on October 29 and 30th. Approximately 70 Environmental Health Officers attended this professional development event to learn more about the diverse areas of responsibility relating to public health and safety. Onsite wastewater is one of the disciplines that Environmental

The Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Management Association is waitlisting candidates interested in becoming certified for onsite wastewater design and installation. The training SOWMA offers is recognized in the Western Provinces through Alberta Municipal Affairs and the New West Partnership Agreement (formerly TILMA). It is recognized federally through the Agreement on Internal Trade. Plans are to host this training in

Join Us For Septic Awareness Week! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more information.  Download operation and maintenance tips here.