Our second 3-day Maintenance Provider Workshop was held July 24th to 26th in Vernon, BC. Following a half-day classroom session on maintenance requirements under the SPM and report writing expectations from ASTTBC, participants went out in the field to perform maintenance assessments and reporting on a variety of systems. The first system was a secondary […]

The great weather is here, but with warmer sunnier days comes the risk of heat exhaustion, especially if you are busy in the field. Take care of yourself by keeping in mind these tips from Health Canada. Drink plenty of cool liquids, especially water, before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst

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The WCOWMA-BC has partnered with two great companies (Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers and Sustainable Infrastructure Society), giving members options for their insurance needs. This insurance program provides those coverages not generally available through business insurance such as Errors and Omissions coverage and Pollution Liability. More information is available in your membership package, or by contacting

The workforce in British Columbia\’s water and wastewater sector needs new blood. According to the BC Water and Waste Water Sector Workforce Profile, because of retirements, attrition and sector growth, 3,320 new employees are required between 2015 and 2025. They represent slightly more than half of the total sector workforce of 6,250. \”Right now there

If you are assessing a property for installation of a septic system at a site with a production well which is operated under the authority of the Health Ministry, the well must be 300 m from the septic system so that you do not trigger a designation of Groundwater At Risk of Containing Pathogens (GARP). See

Keep an eye on your mail box! Membership packages have been sent to our recently renewed WCOWMA-BC members.  These packages include a welcome letter, membership card, membership certificate, and information about the various discount programs available to WCOWMA-BC members, including reduced rates for soil testing and office supplies.   These packages also include information on

The WCOWMA-BC has partnered with two great companies, giving members options for soils testing. Take advantage of member discounts for soil sampling with CARO Analytical Labs and Down To Earth Labs. More information is available in your membership package, or by contacting our office.

A three-day workshop focusing on the maintenance, inspection and repair of onsite wastewater systems was held in Courtenay from May 16 – 19.  Over half a dozen students spent a half-day in the classroom followed by two and a half days in the field. WCOWMA-BC President, Garth Millan led participants in this workshop.  Students had