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 […]

Submit a presentation proposal for our Annual Convention!
Here are the details for submitting a presentation proposal. The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2022 for submissions. Email outreach@oowa.org with your presentation abstract (one page, up to 500 words), and include a brief bio of yourself and a photo. […]

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 […]

Introduction to Design
Are you looking to upgrade your skills, expand your list of provided services? Join us for a one day course builds on the 5 day Part 8 Ontario Building Code Installer/Inspector licensing course and helps participants develop skills with design calculations contained in the building code. Suggested Pre-Requisite: Five-Day Part 8 Licensing Course or equivalent […]

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 […]

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

2022 Convention & Expo Agenda
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 […]