Plans are underway for a series of Town Hall events to be held in various locations throughout Saskatchewan. These events will feature opportunities to learn about technologies in the industry, system design and installation tips and troubleshooting, and regulatory issues. Events will be held in Cypress, Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Prairie North Parkland. Further events may […]
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By Jim Anderson, Ph.D., and David Gustafson, P.E. Reprinted with permission A D-Box should be installed level and should include an inspection port. There are two primary methods of delivering septic effluent to the soil treatment area by gravity: The distribution box and the drop box. Distribution boxes
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All of us here at SOWMA wish you and your family a joyful holiday season and all the best in the New Year.
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The Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Management Association has changed plans for the annual convention and trade show. Instead of hosting a one day event in Saskatoon in March, the association will host a series of industry education days in health regions around the province. Programs will include education on soils and
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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 hosted a booth at the CIPHI Trade show held on September 28 & 29 in Regina, SK. AOWMA Secretary/Treasurer, Charles Hallett provided a presentation on New Technologies in the Onsite Wastewater Industry at the request of the SOWMA Board of Directors. Charles has worked in all disciplines of the onsite
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On October 17, SOWMA provided a presentation on best practices for the operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems in resort villages and organized hamlets for the Provincial Association of Resort Communities of Saskatchewan (PARCS). PARCS represents Resort Villages, Cottage Owners Associations, Organized Hamlets and Rural and Urban Municipalities. The organization was founded in 1983
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The next available training session dates are: Days 1 – 3 – October 28, 29 & 30, 2015 Regina, SK Days 4 – 6 – November 16, 17 & 18, 2015 Regina, SK Registration for this training program is now closed. For other dates please go to https://sowma.ca/training/ or contact the SOWMA office at 1-855-872-2650.
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Save The Date! The 2016 SOWMA Convention and Trade Show has been announced: March 11, 2016 Saskatoon, SK
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