Common Sense Is a Rare and Valuable Commodity in Wastewater Regulations

British Columbia onsite rules should consider unique site conditions to come up with practical and sometimes lower-cost treatment solutions, says Joe Karthein.

May 03, 2021 |

Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association (WCOWMA) Septic System Installation Septic System Design Infiltrator Water Technologies Education/Training Association

Common Sense Is a Rare and Valuable Commodity in Wastewater Regulations — Shane Kratz and Joe Karthein are shown with a Kubota SSV64 skid loader (replaced with tracked SVL75).

Name and title or job description: Joe Karthein, owner Business name and location: Sentinel Excavating, Balfour, British Columbia. Services we offer: We are primarily focused on installation but will occasionally do septic system design. Age: 46 Years in the industry: 6 Association involvement: I am a member of WCOWMA Onsite Wastewater Management of B.C. (WCOWMA-BC). Benefits of belonging to the association: WCOWMA advocates on behalf of wastewater industry professionals in British Columbia. It is crucial for wastewater professionals to know someone has their back. I always learn so much at their annual trade show and am grateful for this always well-run event. Biggest issue facing your association right now: Interior Health, the provincial government’s health

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