View the WCOWMA November 1, 2025 Newsletter.

Since COVID-19, WCOWMA has successfully delivered live virtual sessions with our experienced trainers. These sessions remain central to the program, giving learners direct access to expert guidance and opportunities to connect with peers. The key change now underway is the migration of paper-based modules into a modern Learning Management System (LMS). This step replaces mailed

WCOWMA hosted the 2025 Septic Awareness Week from September 15 – 19, 2025. Over the course of the week, WCOWMA’s provincial chapters provided a series of Septic Sense webinars for homeowners on the proper operation and maintenance of their onsite wastewater treatment systems. Each day, WCOWMA posted information on our social media on operation and

View the WCOWMA October 1, 2025 Newsletter.

View the July 11, 2025 WCOWMA newsletter (Septic Awareness Week Update) Septic Awareness Week is around the corner! Taking place from September 15 to 19, 2025, this annual event highlights the importance of proper septic system care. As part of our ongoing commitment to public education, WCOWMA aims to help homeowners understand the value of

The latest issue of our Onsite Informer magazine should be arriving in your inbox shortly! There are lots of great articles in this issue, so don’t miss out. If you prefer a digital copy, you can find one here.

Many homeowners who are selling their homes or the buyers of those homes are looking for an inspection of the septic system to ensure that it is functioning properly. These inspections should be carried out by a certified onsite wastewater practitioner as a septic inspection is significantly different than a house inspection. What is involved?

Part Three: Focus on Designers In earlier segments of this series, we explored general questions homeowners ask onsite wastewater professionals, then specific questions geared to Installers. Now, Part 3 focuses on questions that Designers might be asked when approached by homeowners. Given the significant financial investment involved, it’s no surprise that homeowners come prepared with

Part Two: Focus on Installers In the onsite wastewater industry, the role of an Installer is vital. As the person responsible for turning plans into reality, you are the bridge between design and functionality. Homeowners rely on your expertise to ensure their septic system is installed correctly, efficiently, and within budget. Part 1 of this