Outreach, Author at Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association

OOWA’s 2023 Summer edition of the Onsite newsletter released!

27 June 2023

In this edition: Conservation Authorities Reporting on Watersheds Across Ontario Exploring affordable options for private water and septic technologies Upcoming OOWA events OOWA’s 2022-2023 industry award recipients 5 Considerations if you’re on the fence about electric equipment OOWA 2020 scholarship update OOWA’s 2022-2023 scholarship winners Long time OOWA member, Glenn Pembleton, passes Ontario One Call […]

New webpages on our website about training and qualification for industry roles

24 May 2023

Would you like to become a qualified professional within the onsite #wastewater #industry? 👩‍🔧👷 OOWA has added four #NEW webpages to guide your professional journey: https://www.oowa.org/training/. Check out each page here: How to become a qualified designer of onsite sewage systems How to become a qualified and registered onsite sewage system inspector (Building Inspector) How […]

OOWA’s 2023 Convention edition of the Onsite newsletter released!

15 March 2023

In this edition: What’s new in the CAN/BNQ 3680-600 /2023 Standard? Details about OOWA’s 2023 Annual Convention and Expo (March 26-28) Sustainability – Good for business Managing the contractual risks of Ontario’s new excess soils regulations Experience the end of ragging with DERAGGER technology OOWA’s engagement in MMAH consultation processes, and advocacy for our industry […]

OOWA Industry Award Nominations

5 January 2023

Do you know of an OOWA member or organization whose work is exceptional, towards improving the industry, communities, and the environment? If so, please nominate them them for one of our awards! The nomination form and award details are provided below. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 10, 2023 at 5:00 pm. […]

Convention Program Out Now!

22 February 2022

Highlights include: Third generation construction company grows profile and profitability through social media Convention agenda, speaker profiles, and sponsor and exhibitor listings The case against flushable wipes Installer’s Corner Minimizing ground pressure during installation Three generations of barging to hard to reach waterfront properties in Muskoka Different approaches to treating high strength wastewater Member profiles […]

High Strength WW Treatment Article

18 February 2022

This article appears, in part, in our Convention Program/Spring Newsletter that is out now! […]

2022 Convention & Expo Agenda

25 January 2022

The organizing committee is proud to release the agenda for our 2022 virtual convention. OOWA is confident that all of our member groups will find something of interest here and will join us on the mornings of Monday, February 28th and Tuesday, March 1st. Special Note: The organizing committee reserves the right to change or amend the […]

Important Notice: Update to CSA B66 Standard

20 January 2022

An important regulatory change for septic tanks has recently come into effect (technically October 2021). Please see the article below from OOWA’s fall newsletter to get details regarding an update to the CSA B66 standard that adds the requirement for a safety screen to tank openings. Don Krauss will be doing a presentation on this […]

Septic Sense Week: Day 1

20 September 2021

During Septic Sense Week, OOWA will be posting tips and guidance on our social media platfoms to help homeowners manage theirs systems effectively. Here’s the message from today’s posting: “Your septic system is a biological system!Aerobic bacteria in your septic tank breakdown solids and pre-treats the effluent. Do: Flush pee, poop & paper (TP) Don’t: […]

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