We all know that 2020 was a tough year and that 2021 is starting off with its own challenges. So, let’s leave it all behind us for a short time to have some fun. OOWA’s Communications Committee is excited to announce our first ever video contest! We are looking for some upbeat homemade videos that […]
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On Tuesday, January 12th, Doug Ford announced a provincial stay-at-home order in addition to new restrictions to non-essential trips outside the home. “Our province is in crisis,” Premier Doug Ford said as part of the announcement. Regarding avoiding non-essential travel Doug continued, “I know essential means different things to different people …so we need everyone to use […]
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Anne Egan, P.Eng., Onsite Wastewater Specialist with Burnside and OOWA past president, engineered this gingerbread diorama of a failed septic system and it is genius! A festive reminder to take care of your septic system over the holidays and during lockdown! Get septic guidance on our Homeowner Resources webpage. […]
Belated congratulations to Kirk Hastings and Penny Brake of Onsite Septic Solutions for being the recipients of our 2019/2020 small business owners award! Kirk and Penny are engaged OOWA members and we are proud to hold them up as exemplary professionals in the onsite wastewater industry. Bill Goodale of Tatham Engineering/Tiny Township and OOWA VP […]
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Katherine Rentsch, P. Eng. Crozier Consulting Engineers Nov. 13, 2020 It is November, and the days are getting shorter. Remembrance Day has just passed, and my thoughts turn to December 6. Thirty-one years ago, at L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, fourteen women in engineering lost their lives, deliberately targeted for choosing a profession traditionally viewed as […]
Due to concerns around COVID 19, OOWA’s annual Convention will be taking place virtually on the mornings of Monday, March 1st and Tuesday, March 2nd. This virtual conference will consist of a number of information sessions that will run from 9am-12pm noon on both days. Join us from the comfort of your home or office and benefit from the […]
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Due to the uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, OOWA’s Board of Directors has decided to cancel our 2021 Convention and Expo that was scheduled for February 28th to March 3rd at the Ottawa Convention and Event Centre. In lieu of hosting an in-person event, OOWA ‘s convention organizing committee is considering virtual platforms to bring […]
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Septic Sense Week, Day 4: Protecting your home’s infrastructure and saving money on preventable repairs means having a degree of awareness about it. Get to know your septic system! Get help with the homework here: https://bit.ly/3krKOt0 . Be #onsiteproud! […]
Effluent filters are required on all septic tanks as per the Ontario Building Code. Get compliant & protect your leaching bed from solids that can clog the pipes and lead to sewage back ups. Check out our Homeowner Resources page for more septic info. […]
Ensuring that your septic system is operating properly is made simple & more affordable when it’s components are accessible to servicing professionals. Get more info on our Homeowners Resources page. […]
