About the BCWWA Committees

BCWWA's Committees form the working nucleus of the Association. They organize local symposia, seminars and workshops and produce position papers on important issues.

• To learn more about a specific Committee, click on the links below.
• If you are interested in joining a Committee, please contact its Committee chair or contact the BCWWA Office for more information.
• Most of the Committees have specific web sites with more detailed information. These links are provided on this page under each Committee's respective section.

Regulatory Committees

Technical & Industry Committees

Education & Training Committees

Administrative Committees

Board Standing Committees

Cross Connection Control

Bob Sochowski

The Cross Connection Control Committee is the recognized authority for the certification of backflow assembly testers in the province of British Columbia and the Yukon Territories. Today, the committee’s demands are ever increasing. Working with local, and regional Health Authorities, and partnering with educational institutions are now commonplace. The committee looks forward to the challenges ahead in the quest of ensuring safe and contamination free water for everyone.

Climate Change

Eric Bonham

Decentralized Wastewater Management

Mike Seymour

The purpose of the DWMC is to advance technical knowledge and practice, and understanding of legislation and regulation in the area of small scale, domestic wastewater collection, treatment and re-use in British Columbia so as to protect the environment and public health and make wise use of financial, land and water resources.

Drinking Water

Tony Greville

The Drinking Water Committee has a mandate to promote dialogue and facilitate the exchange of ideas and technology on topical drinking water quality issues amongst water suppliers, government, consultants, laboratories and other interested parties. 

Infrastructure Delivery & Finance

Mark Hodgson

The Infrastructure and Finance Committee is a source of information to government, regulators and general public in BC on delivery and finance models for water and wastewater infrastructure. They also act as an advocate for delivering water and wastewater infrastructure in a manner that produces greater value for ratepayers and supportive of municipalities pursuing public-private partnerships or other alternative delivery and finance models.

Manufacturers, Suppliers & Consultants

Geoff Mantle

Residuals Management

Mike Van Ham

Small Water Systems

Julian Noel

The Small Water Systems Committee consists of water system operators, regulators, and technical professionals who’s vision is to be a primary point of contact for small water system purveyors within BC facilitating the exchange of information and resources to ensure that these purveyors are able to effectively provide safe drinking water.

SCADA & Information Technology

Victor Wong

The goal of the SCADA & Information Technology Committee is to exchange ideas and materials of other organizations that has similar goals and objectives at improving regional wide and plant wide SCADA systems including integration with Information Technology professionals and Municipal Engineers and Operators.

Utility Quality Assurance

Gurjit Sangha

Wastewater Collection

Dan Hajdukovic

Wastewater Treatment

Dean Shiskowski

Water For People (BC)

John Delver

jdelver@kwl.ca

Water For People is an international nonprofit development organization committed to the long-term impact of increased access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation and health. The BCWWA supports Water for People by undertaking numerous education, awareness, and fundraising activities.

Water Sustainability

Glen Brown

The Water Sustainability Committee's mission is stewardship of a limited and vital resource, actively supported by an aware and educated citizenry. Its mission is to facilitate the move toward a more sustainable approach to water resource management - at all levels from the province to the household. For more information visit their web site at www.waterbucket.ca

Watershed Management

Don McCallum

Young Professionals

Vacant

Operator Education

Darcy Dragonetti

The Operator Education Committee is dedicated to the development and delivery of training and education for operators and employers in British Columbia and the Yukon. Nelson has been involved in developing and upgrading courses for BCWWA for the past six years and has been involved in initiatives to help mature students to adapt to the challenges or adult learning.

Youth Education

Vacant

Annual Conference

Greg Mealing

Membership

Vacant

Watermark

Stella Chiu

schiu@dayton-knight.com

The Watermark editor is responsible for BCWWA’s quarterly communication publication as well as its annual directory. This involves soliciting newsworthy articles from the industry, coordinating layout and graphics with the publisher and maintaining a healthy balance of editorial content versus advertising. The professionalism and quality of the Watermark publications are a reflection on the credibility of the Association and the editor plays an integral and vital role in mirroring the Association’s image in each issue of the Watermark.

Awards

Phil Wong

The Awards Committee is responsible for the coordination and recognition of those members who have made significant contributions towards the success of our association as well as the overall industry.

Five S Society

Murray McLeod

Nominations

Jack Bryden

The Nominating Committee is responsible for bringing forward names of capable candidates who are prepared to stand for election to the Executive of the British Columbia Water and Waste Association.

Safeguarding Public Health and the Environment through the sharing of skills, knowledge and experience in the Water and Wastewater industry.