Associations & Resources

Health Authorities

Fraser Health
Northern Health
Vancouver Coastal Health
Richmond Health Services
Vancouver Island Health
Interior Health

Organizations

BC Onsite Sewage Association (BCOSSA)
Develops educational programs for onsite wastewater practitioners and provides direct technical and organizational expertise to the mandated registration body, (Applied Science Technicians and Technologists of BC) ASTTBC.

Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC)
Association for Technology Professionals. ASTTBC also registers practitioners once they have obtained the proper training.

Association for Engineers and Geoscientists (APEG)
Association for Professional Engineers and Geoscientists.

BCWWA (BC Water and Waste Association)
Supports over 3,700 water and waste water professionals in BC and Yukon with training, educational opportunities, technology transfer, and networking opportunities.

On-Site Wastewater Registration Program
Provides information for onsite wastewater service providers

Municipal and Regional Governments of BC
Provides links to regional and municipal governments in the Province to help locate any pertinent bylaws under respective jurisdictions.

Other Resources

CMHC Fact Sheet -- Your Septic System

How to Find a Septic Tank (Ministry of Environment - Water Stewardship Information Series)
Buildings and homes not connected to a municipal sewage system use septic systems to dispose of human waste. Knowing the location of the septic tank is important for proper maintenance of the septic system. Find out about how to locate your system.

On-Site Wastewater (FAQs)
Information provided by the Onsite Wastewater Registration Program

Toolkit for the Development of Management Programs for On-site Sewage Systems
Georgia Basin Action Plan Technical Report (Environment Canada)