Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (located in Lodi, Wisconsin) opened its 2020 Corn Maze on August 8th. This year\’s theme is: Water Bear Resilience. Angie Treinen, the creator of the maze had been planning on creating the maze in the shape of a wolf this year, but felt the most resilient animal on the planet […]

Villagers in Umm Batin, a Bedouin village in Israel’s Negev desert lack the funds to build a modern sewer system. The solution? A solar-powered, self-operating wastewater mini treatment plant that doesn’t need to be connected to the national sewer system.

A new study is warning that while wastewater treatment has become an increasingly common practice in developing countries to remove excess nutrients and make the water cleaner, the surge in treatment may be harming ecosystem biodiversity by creating an imbalance between phosphorus and nitrogen.

A research team at Swansea University in Wales have developed a new method for fast removal and detection of wastewater pollutants that come from everyday pharmaceuticals like paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin, which could help minimize their impact on the environment.

The past few months of working from home, home schooling children, self-isolation and self-quarantine have put unusual strain on septic systems all across Western Canada.  Pumpers have been reporting more frequent emergency calls and contractors are reporting more demand for repair and maintenance. Many systems, particularly older ones, were not designed to manage the current

VICTORIA — The University of Victoria (UVic) is partnering with a private company to monitor for signs of COVID-19 in local wastewater. According to UVic, the ability to detect COVID-19 in Greater Victoria’s sewage networks can help serve as an early-warning system for the virus, and can help supplement public health data. Results of wastewater

WCOWMA has partnered with many great companies, including Perkopolis. Use your Perkopolis membership to enjoy great savings on entertainment, travel, attractions, shopping, health, wellness, sport and more! Step 1: Go to perkopolis.com and click \”Register\” in the top right corner. Step 2: To access all perks you must register by using a valid email address.

The Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association and its affiliates will be promoting septic awareness during the week of September 14 to 18. The purpose of this initiative is to promote proper operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater systems. Notices will be put up on our websites and in local newspapers about the importance of

The National Research Council Canada is developing a new technology called BioElectrochemical Anaerobic Sewage Treatment (BEAST). The intent is to develop improved techniques for sewage treatment operations in challenging northern conditions. Pilot testing of the BEAST system is being conducted in a variety of conditions and geographical locations, including Grande Prairie, AB. The 24 cubic metre system