OOWA is pleased to share our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan with the membership. This plan represents a comprehensive planning effort by the Board of Directors, OOWA committees, and staff to define the Association’s priorities and direction for the next five years. Informed by Member Insight The development of the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan was informed by a […]
April 20, 2026 The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has amended Ontario’s 2024 Building Code (OBC) to clarify requirements and create greater certainty in building permit and inspection processes. The following changes surrounding Part 8 of the OBC came into effect on April 20, 2026:1. Clarifying technical requirements for pipes when leaching chambers are used […]
When applying for an Ontario Building Code (OBC) sewage system permit, the OBC prescribed application forms satisfy regulatory requirements, but they do not capture the detailed technical information required to properly document and review a proposed sewage system. To address this gap, sewage system regulators across the province have developed their own methods for collecting […]
In this edition you’ll find: Redefining Rural Water Management in OntarioCode Change – Composting ToiletsNew feature – Onsite Bites (Microlearning articles)Installing Onsite Systems with Maintenance in Mind https://www.oowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-OOWA-Convention-Newsletter-v4-Web-Spreads.pdf […]
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