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 directly to the Ministry, you may contact SOWMA and have your comments and/or concerns included in the association’s official response to the Ministry.

See the Ministry’s release below:

Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Disposal Requirements
The Ministry of Health is consulting with the public and industry stakeholders on proposed changes to the Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Disposal Guide.

These proposed changes are intended to modernize requirements for the design and installation of private sewage works in Saskatchewan:

• Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Disposal Guide – June 2018 DRAFT

A summary of key changes are outlined in:

• Read Me First – Key Proposed Changes to the Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Disposal Guide

Submitting Comments
The Ministry welcomes any feedback you may have on the proposed changes to the Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Disposal Guide. They ask that you submit your comments no later than August 17, 2018 to:

Wayne Johnson
Population Health Branch
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health
3475 Albert Street
Regina SK S4S 6X6
wjohnson@health.gov.sk.ca
Phone: 306-787-7219