Technical Corner: Monitoring or Observations Ports
The Association offices often gets calls regarding various technical aspects of installation and recently there have been a number of requests for examples on how to construct and install monitoring ports, also called observation ports. All Western Provinces require monitoring/observation ports to allow for inspection within the soil treatment component to determine whether ponding is present. Placement of the monitoring/ observation ports in the soil treatment component may vary from province to province, but a general outline is included here. More detailed information is included in each province’s Standard. Key information from each Standard is listed from west to east. Diagrams for both construction and placement are included at the end of the article.
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SK Site and Soil Evaluation Day
Space Still Available
The SOWMA is hosting a Site & Soils Evaluation Field Day in the Saskatoon Region on Friday, September 9, 2022. This practical training day is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as, practicing hand texturing and sampling.
Installers who have recently completed the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program will be able to take their new knowledge and apply it on-site. Experienced designers and installers should also consider this opportunity to continue their education.
Register Online | Download Registration Form
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Alberta SOP Update Opportunities
Opportunities are now available to participate in the Standard of Practice Update Training. This two-day training is now required for those wishing to maintain their Certificate of Competency in Private Sewage (PSDS ticket).
September 8-9, 2022 | Virtual Classroom
September 15-16, 2022 | Calgary, AB
September 22-23, 2022 | Virtual Classroom
September 27-28, 2022 | Virtual Classroom
September 29-30, 2022 | Edmonton, AB
October 3-4, 2022 | Virtual Classroom
October 11-12, 2022 | Virtual Classroom
Register online now
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Alberta Standard of Practice Manuals
Print copies of the new Standard of Practice Manuals are available through the AOWMA storefront.
Students who order the SOP training and the SOP manual at the same time can save on shipping.
Digital copies can be downloaded from the Safety Codes Council.
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WCOWMA-BC Site and Soil Evaluation Day
A Site and Soil Evaluation has just been announced! Join us on September 30th in the Nelson Region. This practical training day is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as practicing hand texturing and sampling.
For more information, or to register, please contact our office.
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AOWMA Site and Soil Evaluation Day
The Site and Soil Day in the Bearspaw Region was a great opportunity for the students to experience a site with many site constraints. This site would fall under the definition of a “Complex System” in the 2021 Standard of Practice. Thanks to Owen Grendus for allowing us to use his site.
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Don't miss out on your opportunity to attend a Site and Soil Evaluation! Join us on September 13th in the Hinton Region. This practical training day is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as practicing hand texturing and sampling.
Register Online | Download Registration Form
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Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training
The Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association provides an excellent industry training program for Onsite Wastewater Professionals throughout Western Canada.
This training program has been found to meet or exceed the requirements of the Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement, and the New West Partnership.
Training, including the number of days, varies by province. More details on each program can be found on the provincial training pages, or by contacting our office.
Students will be required to complete an online training component prior to attending the classroom sessions.
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Dates to be Announced
Contact the association office at 1-855-872-2645 for more information.
Dates to be Announced
Ccontact the association office at 855-872-2650 for more information.
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Dates to be Announced
Register online or contact the association office at 877-489-7471 for more information.

Manitoba students are being directed to Alberta or Saskatchewan for participation in their training programs at this time.
Contact the association office at 855-872-2659 for more information.
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Provincial/Federal Job Grants Continue to be Available for Training
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Septic Awareness Week
September 19 - 23, 2022
SK CIPHI Convention
October 4 - 5, 2022
Regina, SK
Customer Service Week
October 3 - 7, 2022
NOWRA Mega-Conference
October 30 - November 2, 2022
Springfield, MO
World Toilet Day
November 19, 2022
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World Soil Day
December 5, 2022
Septic Con
January 27 - 28, 2023
Tacoma, WA
WWETT Show
February 20 - 23, 2023
Indianapolis, IN
WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show
March 2 - 4, 2023
Nanaimo, BC
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Computer Tip
Has your Facebook account been hacked?
No-one wants to log into an app and discover someone has hacked their account.
If a friend has received a suspicious message from someone who looks like you, you may not have been hacked. Attackers may download your picture and create a fake account using your name. This does not mean that you've been hacked. Your contacts should be wary and not accept the friend request, but the attacker is likely not accessing your account.
You may also get messages with malicious links. Always check the email address of the sender. Don't click suspicious links.
If in doubt, check your activity log.
- On mobile, follow the path Settings & privacy > Settings > Password and security > Where you’re logged in.
- On desktop, follow the path Settings & privacy > Activity log.
Check to see what devices are logged in. If you don't recognize one or more, you could have been hacked. Log out of those devices and change your password. You should also consider using the "Secure Account" option.
Read more.
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Inspirational Message
“Either you run the day or the day runs you.”
- Jim Rohn
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