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 […]
Read More… from OOWA’s Fall/Winter 2022 Onsite Newsletter released!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This article appears, in part, in our Convention Program/Spring Newsletter that is out now! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Read More… from Important Notice: Update to CSA B66 Standard
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: […]
OOWA is blessed with many members who donate hours of their time, share expertise and experience to improve the Association for all our members – present and future. With this in mind, we have created a new membership category – Lifetime Member. If you know anyone that meets or exceeds the requirements below, please get […]
