BCWWA\’s Annual Conference & Trade Show is the premier event in British Columbia\’s water and wastewater industry. Featuring one of the largest trade shows of its kind in Western Canada, technical and operator sessions and seminars, and countless networking opportunities, this event is BC\’s destination to share skills, knowledge, education and experience with the water and […]
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The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has released requirements for sewage disposal systems on lakes. Please download a brochure here. This download and many other resources are available on our website. More information can also be obtained from the RD of Fraser-Fort George Development Services- Planning Department at 250-960-4400 or 1-800-667-1959.
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Earlier this year, the Ministry of Health requested that onsite wastewater stakeholders such as WCOWMA -BC review a guideline being developed for Industrial Camp onsite wastewater facilities. The draft Industrial Camp Guideline and its accompanying concept document were distributed to interested stakeholders for their review and comment. On October 31, 2012, WCOWMA-BC responded to the
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The results of the recent Town Hall meetings are being collated in preparation of the development of a summary document and positioning paper based on the meeting discussions. This document will be released at the end of November.
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The Ministry of Environment has sent out a notice to provide stakeholders with a brief update from the province on the implementation of the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) in BC. To see the update, please visit their website at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/mun-waste/waste-liquid/ On the website you will find information pertaining to a federal-provincial collaboration agreement,
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The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation has signed a contract commissioning a new study on onsite wastewater management for rural communities. This study will begin by looking at the onsite wastewater infrastructure in Ontario and Alberta, before expanding to encompass other provinces including British Columbia. The focus of the study is similar to that of
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The Ministry of Health (Ministry) is seeking proposals from qualified Proponents to review and revise the current draft of the Standard Practice Manual Version 3 (SPM V3), to address outstanding technical issues, and to develop a final draft for consultation with the public and practicing Authorized Persons under the Sewerage System Regulation (SSR). The work
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On-line registration for the 4th annual WCOWMA-BC trade show and convention is now open. If you would like to participate as an exhibitor, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact our office at by phone 877-489-7471 or email info@wcowma.com. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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WCOWMA-BC has completed a very successful series of four Town Hall meetings held in four communities throughout the province. Attendees to meetings held in Ladysmith, Abbotsford, Lake Country and Nelson, participated in guest presentations followed by a presentation and discussion on septic systems that fail to meet the requirements under Section 12 of the Sewerage
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