The Capital Regional District recently sent out an email updating people in the onsite wastewater industry of a notice they are preparing to send out.  The information is below.  Should you have any questions, please contact Tara at the CRD. An information notice for those in the Onsite Wastewater Industry We are preparing to send […]

In light of Canada\’s new anti-spam legislation, it is possible that  you have not received the most recent WCOWMA-BC newsletter (available to view here). If you did not receive this newsletter and you would like to receive our future newsletters, please take a moment to send us an email, giving us your permission to contact

On July 4, 2014, ASTTBC and WCOWMA-BC signed a Memorandum of Agreement. This MOA continues to strengthen and enhance WCOWMA-BC’s relationship with ASTTBC. You can download our July 30, 2014 newsletter to view a copy of the MOA.  ASTTBC is the organization named in the SSR to manage the registration of Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioners

WCOWMA-BC would like to thank the sponsors below for their support of the Town Hall Meeting held in Cedar, BC on July 3, 2014.  Without this generous support, events like this would not be possible.  

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has released a letter (attached) regarding the implementation of Bylaws 725 and 830 which address the development around Shuswap Lake. In particular, Electoral Area “C” (South Shuswap) and Electoral Area “F” (North Shuswap) are now subject to the Development Permit Guidelines set out in their respective bylaws. The CSRD

The Board of Directors will undertake a bylaw review during 2014, in advance of the 2015 Annual General Meeting. Bylaw reviews are undertaken every couple of years in order to ensure member’s interests are protected. Any member in good standing may bring forth a suggestion for bylaw reform to be presented for approval at the next AGM.

The association is currently building its public education platform. The Board has identified two target groups: homeowners and municipal / regional districts. Presentations are being developed for both groups. Presentations to homeowners focus on the regulatory framework, proper operation and maintenance of their systems, and the importance and requirement for using an authorized person to

Curriculum Development Maintenance Provider The Maintenance Provider Curriculum Development Committee is working on the training material for this program under the leadership of Garth Millan, WCOWMA-BC Vice-President. Currently, the committee is reviewing resource material and developing appropriate slide decks, handouts and quizzes to support the  course outline and anticipated outcomes. The committee hopes to have the program ready for release later in 2014. Enhanced

BCWWA Annual Conference Seminar: How to Build Robust Asset Management Plans that Prepare You for the Unexpected   Sunday Seminar at the BCWWA 42nd Annual Conference & Trade Show Date: Sunday, May 4, 2014 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler, BC Cost: $499 Asset management planning is an essential tool for evaluating risks,