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 […]
Category: News
OOWA’s 2023 Convention edition of the Onsite newsletter released!
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
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. […]

OOWA’s Fall/Winter 2022 Onsite Newsletter released!
In this edition, you’ll find the following content: An insider’s look into Clearford’s First Nations operations Site evaluation, loading determination, and treatment train components Funding sources for property owners to repair or replace onsite sewage systems Finding malfunctioning septic systems New guidance for source protection for non-municipal drinking water Employee recruitment, retention, and turnover Ontario […]

OOWA’s Regional Meetings are back!
Join us in-person throughout the Province to network with colleagues and learn from fellow industry professionals. In a casual setting, enjoy socializing over a beer and burgers with the folks you likely haven’t seen in over two years. Each Regional Meeting will feature two or three speakers addressing industry and region specific topics. We’ve missed […]

OOWA’s Summer 2022 Newsletter out now!
In this edition, you’ll find the following content: Partnering with community, building for better living Installers Corner, featuring Dan Friesen of ESI Group Meet the OOWA new staff member Passive technology helped two rural schools managing their wastewater OOWA’s annual scholarship and industry award announcements Six things to consider when acquiring a skid steer Managing […]

Do you know someone who is looking for a rewarding career?
Don’t forget that OOWA has an industry job board on our website. Check out some of the latest additions – including a role within OOWA itself. Visit https://www.oowa.org/industry-resources/job-postings today! […]

Convention Program Out Now!
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 […]

Important Notice: Update to CSA B66 Standard
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 […]

Fall/Winter Newsletter Now Available!
Highlights in this edition: Updated B66-21Standard for Septic Tanks Installer’s Corner (new column!) Meet the Staff! Maintaining excavator undercarriages Phosphorous removal technology for cottage Motivating your workers Logistics in managing remote mine site Communal servicing just the beginning The return of ‘Rob’s World’ (?) […]