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 […]
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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. […]
2025 OOWA Annual Convention & Expo
Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting at our Annual Convention & Expo? Click the picture to open the Information Package and learn more about all the exciting opportunities to showcase your brand and products! […]
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 […]
Read More… from OOWA’s Fall/Winter 2022 Onsite Newsletter released!
Long Time OOWA Member and Volunteer, Rob Palin, Passes
With great sadness, we share the news that long time, founding OOWA member Rob Palin died on August 7, 2020. In the words of Rob’s son, Michael; “My dad died on his own terms on Friday morning at 10:06. He wanted everyone to know that he loves you all and to “be good, and if […]
Read More… from Long Time OOWA Member and Volunteer, Rob Palin, Passes
Welcome to Our New Website!
After a few years of thinking about it, and a couple of months of working on it, it’s finally arrived! We wanted our new site to have a fresh look and feel so, with the help of Whatever Solutions & Media we’ve accomplished our goal. Please take a tour of the site! We’re confident that you […]
