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

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