We will select the top ten submissions and put them to our members to be voted on. Submissions should be a maximum of 500 words and may include one JPEG image. Entries submitted may be published in our newsletter or in other WCOWMA publications. Send your stories to kelly@wcowma.com and be sure to use the subject line …
Share your worst work story and you could win a Marks gift card! Read More »
September 18 to 22, 2023 is Septic Awareness Week, and the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association urges you to consider both what goes down the drain, and how you maintain your septic system. The purpose of this initiative is to promote proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems. Properly designed and maintained wastewater …
Operation & Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Systems is the Key to Industry Sustainability Whenever we hear about onsite wastewater systems failing, the solution always seems to be to bring in a centralized wastewater collection system. The reality however, is that it is not financially feasible in many instances to provide centralized sewers in rural areas. …
A properly working system is important, but do you ever have a little fun with it? We\’re calling on our readers to submit their most creative installation component! The winner, as judged by WCOWMA administration, will be given $100.00 gift card to Mark\’s. The winner will also have their work featured in the Winter edition …
The past few months of working from home, home schooling children, self-isolation and self-quarantine have put unusual strain on septic systems all across Western Canada. Pumpers have been reporting more frequent emergency calls and contractors are reporting more demand for repair and maintenance. Many systems, particularly older ones, were not designed to manage the current …
Unusually High Usage of Septic Systems is Cause for a Maintenance Assessment Read More »
Opinion The Association in Saskatchewan regularly gets complaints from installers about rubber tire shreds used as aggregate in sand mounds. These complaints stem from contractors being contacted to repair or replace these systems, often within only a few years of the system’s life. Installers report that in systems where the rubber shreds or tire chips …
The Controversy Over the Use of Tire Chip Media (Rubber Tire Shreds) Read More »
WCOWMA has partnered with many great companies, including Perkopolis. Use your Perkopolis membership to enjoy great savings on entertainment, travel, attractions, shopping, health, wellness, sport and more! Step 1: Go to perkopolis.com and click \”Register\” in the top right corner. Step 2: To access all perks you must register by using a valid email address. …
Please join us for a virtual Septic Sense workshop: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. BC Septic Sense Zoom Webinar #1 When: Sep 15, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Septic Sense Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rEgGUceCTGmGtz4whbu2Ig BC Septic Sense Zoom Webinar …
The Federal Government of Canada is encouraging people to practice social distancing. It is also good practice to self-isolate as much as possible, and in some instances complete isolation is necessary. If you are following recommendations to stay put and limit contact with people outside your home, chances are good you have more time on your hands than …
Share your worst work story from 2019 and you could win a $100 gift card to Mark’s Work Wearhouse. Second place will receive a $50 Tim Horton’s gift card. We will select the top three submissions and put them to our members to be voted on. Submissions should be a maximum of 500 words, and may …
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