AOWMA - Members

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MEMBERS LIST AOWMA was incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta in July 1998, with the mission to protect the health and safety of all Albertans by improving the training, certification and practices within the private sewage industry. Initially the association was named the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Contractors' Association. The name was changed to the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association at the 2005 Annual General Meeting in Banff when it was agreed that the original name did not truly reflect the diverse stakeholder base in the industry. Background With the increase in population density, changing government regulations and new technology, the installers of onsite sewage disposal systems have increasingly felt a need to address industry concerns. These concerns include training, representation to government at all levels, and the preservation of the environment. History Ten industry people met March 12, 1998, and voted to start an association. Organizing meetings were held in Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary. Eleven conventions and trade shows have been held and a twelfth will take place in Edmonton on February 4 - 6, 2009. Industry professionals from across North America have been engaged to present information on the newest research, information and techologies to association members and their guests. Key Activities The Association, provides training and certification to those working in the onsite wastewater industry through the Installer's Training Program, which is mandated by Alberta Municipal Affairs for those wishing to obtain or maintain a Private Sewage Disposal System (PSDS) ticket, and for Safety Codes Officers wishing to inspect onsite wastewater installations. Continuing representation to government on private sewage issues. Continuing education. Membership benefits and discounts from suppliers. Public education program on private sewage. Customized insurance program for association members offering, general liability, pollution and errors and omissions. Membership Membership is open to anyone with an interest in private sewage. Currently the AOWMA has over 750 contractors, suppliers, haulers, engineers, educators, regulators and Safety Codes Officers as members. BECOME AN AOWMA MEMBER

AOWMA Members

Members List l Updates l Training l Convention l News l Events l Regulations

AOWMA was incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta in July 1998, with the mission to protect the health and safety of all Albertans by improving the training, certification and practices within the private sewage industry. Initially the association was named the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Contractors' Association. The name was changed to the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association at the 2005 Annual General Meeting in Banff when it was agreed that the original name did not truly reflect the diverse stakeholder base in the industry.

Background
With the increase in population density, changing government regulations and new technology, the installers of onsite sewage disposal systems have increasingly felt a need to address industry concerns. These concerns include training, representation to government at all levels, and the preservation of the environment.

History
Ten industry people met March 12, 1998, and voted to start an association. Organizing meetings were held in Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary. Eleven conventions and trade shows have been held and a twelfth will take place in Edmonton on February 4 - 6, 2009. Industry professionals from across North America have been engaged to present information on the newest research, information and techologies to association members and their guests.

Key Activities
The Association, provides training and certification to those working in the onsite wastewater industry through the Installer's Training Program, which is mandated by Alberta Municipal Affairs for those wishing to obtain or maintain a Private Sewage Disposal System (PSDS) ticket, and for Safety Codes Officers wishing to inspect onsite wastewater installations.

Continuing representation to government on private sewage issues.

Continuing education.

Membership benefits and discounts from suppliers.

Public education program on private sewage.

Customized insurance program for association members offering, general liability, pollution and errors and omissions.

Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in private sewage. Currently the AOWMA has over 750 contractors, suppliers, haulers, engineers, educators, regulators and Safety Codes Officers as members.

BECOME AN AOWMA MEMBER