Significant danger to wildlife is posed by open 4” vertical PVC or Big-O pipes, and open valve boxes. Open or uncapped vertical pipes spread on the landscape for many utilitarian purposes pose a very real hazard to wildlife, especially birds. Learn more.
Death By Pipe: Birds In Crisis Read More »
2022 Convention and Trade Show – In-Person or Virtual! Our annual convention promises to provide interesting and topical speakers, great technical sessions, and informative workshops. Do not miss your opportunity to listen, learn and network at this exciting event! Here is a taste of what you can expect: Keynote Speaker – Wm. Patrick Lucey, B.Sc., B.A.
Meet The Speakers 2022 Read More »
In your membership packages this year, you’ll receive all the same great benefits as last year, but less paper. This year we have created a collection of all the information that is usually printed and sent in your membership package and made it available to you on-line! You can access the information anytime you need
Announcing Virtual Membership Packages Read More »
Did you know that there are plenty of opportunities to support your industry organization and promote your business? One such way is the Onsite Informer. The association is sourcing articles for publication in our WCOWMA printed magazine, which includes information, news and events from each Western province. Articles submitted may be on any topic relevant to our membership
Accepting Articles and Ads for the Summer 2022 Onsite Informer Read More »
The WCOWMA-BC Board of Directors invites you to join us as we ask the question: Why Waste Water? Those working in the onsite wastewater industry are recyclers of water. The acts of collecting, treating and dispersing wastewater back into the environment are extremely important both from an environmental and a fiscal standpoint. We invite you
Annual WCOWMA-BC Convention and Trade Show Update Read More »
The holiday season with its happy gatherings of family and friends may not seem like the perfect time to talk about proper use and maintenance of septic systems, but it is. Holiday preparations and get-togethers can mean hosting out-of-town guests who can overwhelm a system and may not be familiar with necessary septic system precautions.
Don’t Let Guests Park On Septic Field Read More »
This practice bulletin is being issued to registrants of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC to provide clarity on the practice requirements for Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioners (ROWP) as it pertains to adhering to the BC Ministry of Health Sewerage System Standard Practice Manual (SPM). Registrants are expected to adhere to these requirements
The WCOWMA-BC Board of Directors is working on plans for a convention and trade show on March 3, 4 & 5, 2022. With on-going changes to public heath requirements for groups and gatherings, the Associations are trying to gauge industry support for an in-person event. We would appreciate your response to the brief survey below.
In-Person or Virtual Convention: Have Your Say Read More »
The 2022 registration renewal period is now in effect and the annual fees are due by November 30, 2021 for the coming year. All ASTTBC registrants are required to pay annual fees to maintain their registrations. Fees vary according to designation and/or registration status. Here is a complete list of renewal fees as itemized in Schedule C of the ASTTBC Bylaws. To
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