August 26, 2015 – Bryer Manwell M.Sc. P.Eng, Hydrogeological Engineer, Partner at Western Water Associates Ltd. and Director for WCOWMA-BC.  In the on-site wastewater industry we know that if there is breakout (daylighting) of wastewater effluent down slope of a dispersal field there could be an immediate risk to health. If a breakout is identified …

How do we know on-site wastewater is NOT contaminating a shallow aquifer if we do not monitor groundwater downgradient of private sewage disposal systems? Read More »

The Ministry of Health recently issued a Request for Proposals for an organization or individual to review bylaws and other regulatory tools for onsite sewage maintenance provided by local governments in North America, and to develop a set of common principles for application by regional districts and local government municipalities in BC. The research would result in a …

Onsite System Maintenance Bylaw Review Project Read More »

      Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) is undertaking a study on the technical disciplines within our Profession, involving research, stakeholder engagement and analysis. They are seeking to understand the value that industry, regulators and professionals hold for specific certifications, where new disciplines are needed – and alternatively, would the professional designation without an associated …

National Study on Technical Disciplines Launched: ASTTBC Members Invited to Participate Read More »