The Ministry of Health released the draft Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Guideline to the public for review at the end of June.  Stakeholders were given until August 17, 2018 to submit their comments and concerns. SOWMA responded to the Ministry with a complete summary review of the key changes.  Positive changes include: A more detailed glossary. […]

The Ministry of Health issued the following release asking for public review and input to the proposed changes to the Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Disposal Guideline. Onsite wastewater stakeholders should review this guideline and bring your concerns or comments forward to the Ministry prior to August 17. If you do not wish to forward your comments

DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (June 25, 2018) –SJE Rhombus hosted their annual June product training from June 12-13. Held at the headquarters in Detroit Lakes, Minn., this two-day training offers attendees the chance to learn about the company and its products from the inside out. While it is meant to help attendees get to know SJE

Water re-use, soil-based treatment and other decentralized wastewater treatment methods offer low cost, sustainable solutions for communities faced with water scarcity challenges. This article explains how onsite systems can reduce local pollution and improve local water supply. Written by Jessica Barringer. Jessica is a project engineer at Infiltrator Water Technologies and works with the research

New alarm features modern design, temperature indicator DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (May 25, 2018) – SJE Rhombus, the expert in quality pump control solutions for water and wastewater applications, introduces the Xpert Alert™ Indoor Alarm System. This new alarm helps protect homes from potentially costly damage due to flooding, pump failure, or freezing pipes. With a

WaterCanada has released their list of 2018 Water’s Next award finalists, a program which honours the incredible achievements and ideas of individuals and companies that successfully work to make a positive change to water in our country and abroad. Learn more about the program and the 2018 finalists.

Despite the amalgamation of the provincial health regions into one entity as the Saskatchewan Health Authority, it is business as usual in the various health offices. Health officers attended and presented at six of the seven education days hosted in April with the message that contractors and installers could expect to go to the same

The Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Management Association hosted a series of education days through the province during the month of April.  Attendance was strong at each of the events held in Swift Current, Regina, Weyburn, Yorkton, Prince Albert, Saskatoon and North Battleford. Copies of presentations are available to download below. SOWMA\’s Welcome Presentation SOWMA Education Day

Financial Sustainability for Canadian Water Systems Canadians want affordable water services, but utilities are finding it difficult to \”balance their books\” as costs continue to rise and revenues decline. To mark World Water Day, Canadian Water Network is releasing a new report about the financial sustainability of Canada\’s water systems. Following an investigation of financial

WaterCanada Indigenous Services Canada has announced the elimination of a number of long-term drinking water advisories for First Nation communities in Saskatchewan. Investments in water and wastewater infrastructure are working to eliminate long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserve and to prevent short-term advisories from becoming long-term. Minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott,