The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association board of directors is examining the feasibility of forming the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association. The decision was motivated by multiple developments affecting onsite professionals in the region. These include: • The Canadian Standards Association is drafting a national onsite installation standard.• Alberta and British Columbia signed an agreement recognizing each other’s onsite training and certification standards. This agreement could extend to Saskatchewan and Manitoba.• Increased rural development is strengthening the onsite industry’s position as a provider of essential infrastructure. • Demand for the AOWMA training program is strong in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.The
