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 […]

Did you know that SOWMA members can save over $500.00 in fees for our Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training course, as well as at least $50.00 for each of our practical training workshops? That’s on top of the great savings available through our affiliate partnerships. Annual membership fees are $300.00. More information is available in your

THE BUILDING & PLUMBING BULLETIN The American Southwest has been experiencing higher than average temperatures and increasing drought. With increasing percentages of land experiencing extreme drought conditions, water allocation becomes increasingly contested. Even though some areas of California received double the average precipitation from January to March 2017 and there has been extreme flooding, much

Every company has an office to provide infrastructure to their business and every office uses business supplies. Through a partnership with Staples Advantage/Corporate Express, SOWMA members may take advantage of savings of 60% or more on stationery and shop supplies. Staples Advantage/Corporate Express delivers your order right to your door, saving you time. Because options

Researchers from the University of Waterloo have found evidence that artificial sweeteners are making their way into rural groundwater through septic system wastewater. The study describes how the researchers tested private, rural groundwater wells in the Nottawasaga River Watershed in Ontario for four artificial sweeteners as a way to detect groundwater impacted by human wastewater

The next couple months are the perfect time to begin fall maintenance on onsite wastewater systems to ensure they function well over the cold winter months. Maintenance is the key to the sustainability and longevity of septic systems. Some simple activities can ensure your customer’s systems are functioning as intended. Here are some recommended maintenance

SOWMA members can save 10% on work clothes by presenting the wallet card included in your membership package at the till with your purchases from any Mark’s outlet. Current cards expire on December 31st, but we will be sending 2018 cards to our members, along with new 2018 decals, in the new year, so keep an eye