CANARM is hosting a rainwater harvesting workshop. This two-day course provides an in-depth review of rainwater harvesting design and installation and is open to anyone with an interest in rainwater harvesting. Topics include: Outdoor and in-home rainwater use Sanitation for potable uses Rules and regulations Site installation and safety System construction and maintenance Project planning and …
Every so often, especially around convention, our office is flooded with questions about CPD credits. The following information has been excerpted from the ASTTBC website: “The public and government expect that technology professionals will continue to operate at an established high level of knowledge and expertise. In the interests of protecting public health and safety, …
Cave-ins and collapses are real, everyday risks for workers in trenches and excavations. In fact, the Spot the Safety Violation featured in this special report shows a picture of the aftermath of a trench collapse that left rescuers working for nearly an hour to save a trapped worker. How could this have …
If you live in the Greater Victoria Area, you might be interested in the FAWG meetings being held by Michael Payne, with the assistance of Tara Stott from the CRD. A meeting is held once every two months on a Friday afternoon. FAWG breaks for the summer, meeting a total of 5 times over the …
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The Ministry of Health in partnership with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC have developed the Manual of Composting Toilet and Greywater Practice. The manual is for industry, government agencies, environmental health officers and the general public who wish to consider cost-effective, ecofriendly alternatives to conventional onsite sewerage systems within the scope of …
With the SPM V3 now in effect, it’s important for all practitioners to be familiar with it (after all, it is the main reference source for B.C. wastewater practitioners responsible for planning, installing and maintaining onsite sewage systems!). You can download a copy of the SPM V3 from the Ministry of Health’s website, or you …
The Sewerage System Standard Practice Manual (SPM), Version 3 is the main reference source for B.C. wastewater practitioners responsible for planning, installing and maintaining onsite sewage systems, pursuant to the Sewerage System Regulation and Public Health Act. The Ministry of Health has worked with independent contractors, the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) …
Did you know you can find job postings on the bulletin board of our website? You can also submit job openings for posting! If you have a position that you need filled and you are interested in having it listed on the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management website, please email us at info@wcowma.com.
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environment have developed the Onsite Sewerage Jurisdictional Flow Divide Interpretation Guideline. The guideline helps individuals to determine when an onsite sewage system application should be filed with the regional health authority (small flow systems less than 22.7 m3/day design daily flow) under the Sewerage System Regulation, or …
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