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 […]
Septic System Resources for Homeowners
OOWA has taken our most requested homeowner resources and most visited webpages and provided access to them all on one page! We welcome you to print copies for display or distribution. If you would like to request professionally printed copies, email us at info@oowa.org. […]
OOWA Releases 2026–2030 Strategic Plan
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 […]
OOWA Releases Draft Standardized Forms
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 […]
OOWA’s 2026 Convention Summary Package is now available!
Explore our Summary Package for a complete recap of this year’s convention. https://www.oowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Post-Convention-Summary-Package-1.pdf […]
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OOWA’s 2026 Convention edition of the Onsite Newsletter out now!
In this edition you’ll find: The Test Pit Was Perfect. The Title Wasn’t.Onsite Bites – ScarificationCode Corner – Residential Occupant Load in the Design of On-site Sewage SystemsCompliance in a Wilderness Called the Little North https://www.oowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DIGITAL-SINGLES-OOWA-Convention26.pdf […]
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2026 Board of Director Nominations
We are seeking nominations for qualified individuals for election to the OOWA Board of Directors. The Board is composed of a minimum of seven (7) and not more than fifteen (15) directors. Board seats are a three-year term, volunteer position without remuneration. Board members are expected to participate in at least one (1) committee, and […]
2026 Industry Awards
It’s time for our annual Industry Awards and we need your nominations!Click here to see the category details and fillable form for nominations. Please email your completed form to executivedirector@oowa.org by February 06, 2026. Those selected will be presented their award during the Awards Ceremony & Banquet at our 2026 Annual Convention. […]
The Onsite Newsletter: OOWA’s 2025 Fall/Winter edition out now!
Inside this issue: https://www.oowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WEB-V2-SPREADS-OOWA-Fall_Winter2025-Newsletter.pdf […]
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Helpful Tips for Recently Qualified and Registered Sewage System Installers
By Danielle Ward, Adam Bros Construction and Tiffany Daskewich, OOWA Membership Coordinator Originally published in OOWA’s newsletter Summer Edition 2025 So, you’ve completed your Part 8 exam—congratulations! You’re now one step closer to beginning your career in Ontario’s onsite wastewater industry. But what comes next? After passing the exam, your first step is to register […]
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Driving Change: Highlights from Our First-Ever Golf Tournament
On September 19, 2025, we teed off at Harbourview Golf and Country Club in Gilford for our very first Golf Tournament—and what a day it turned out to be! With 62 attendees, sunny skies, and a shared spirit of generosity, the event brought together community, camaraderie, and a powerful purpose: raising funds for our Scholarship […]
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