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The Canadian Onsite Technical Resources Association is a not-for-profit research and advocacy group for those involved in the wastewater industry within Canada and abroad. Our focus is onsite treatment of sewage and industrial wastewater with soils-based dispersal.

Vision Statement:

Our vision is to promote economical and effective onsite systems supported by rational science-based regulations across all orders of government, managed by skilled regulators, professionals, and practitioners.

Mission Statement:

Our Mission is to advance our vision by fostering knowledge sharing, education, and regulatory advancement.

Board of Directors:

  • Brent Dennis, P.Eng.
  • Ian Ralston, P.L.Eng.
  • Jim Andersen, AScT, ROWP.
  • Michael Payne, M.Eng., P.Eng., P.Geo.
  • Ron McMurtrie, P.Eng.

Members:

  • Bryer Manwell, M.Sc., P.Eng.
  • Gord Baird
  • Jackson Twa, ROWP
  • Jeff Oland, P.Eng.
  • Natalya Melnychuk, PhD, ROWP
  • Paul Blackett, P.Tech, ROWP, CESA
  • Stephen Ramsay, PhD, P.Eng.
  • Tim Wilson, ROWP
  • Kelly Galloway, P.Eng.

Activities:

  • Act as an intermediary by connecting those that require technical support (Authorized Persons, Regulators, and other stakeholders) with suitably qualified subject matter experts willing and able to provide relevant expertise.
  • Conduct research on industry-related topics.
  • Facilitate stakeholder consultations and offer subject matter expertise to all orders of government, professional certifying bodies, and onsite sewerage training organizations.
  • Facilitate a forum for discussion of technical aspects of onsite systems.
  • Support the development of performance-based models for onsite wastewater regulation.
  • Support public education initiatives regarding onsite sewerage by local government.
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