b'OSWCA PRESIDENTS MESSAGECLEAN WATERIS EVERYBODYS BUSINESSOSWCA highlights our memberswastewater and stormwater expertiseLARRY TAYLOR, A t OSWCA, on behalf of ourSINCE WALKERTON,As such, any municipality tied to the PRESIDENTlocal Associations, we continueGreat Lakes, especially Lake Ontario to focus on wastewater andTHE GOVERNMENTSin this instance, has the potential to stormwater and its effectsbe affected due to combined storm on Lake Ontario, our sourceand sewer overflows.of drinking water. As yourOF THE DAY HAVE Association, one of our rolesWhile these overflows were once is to continue to ensure there is light shedDONE A GREATunder the radar, this is no longer on this very sensitive subject. the case. In fact, we are increasingly JOB IN ADVANCINGseeing the public demand that Since Walkerton, the governments of thegovernments at all levels take action. day have done a great job in advancingTHE CAUSE FORAs is demonstrated in the article by the cause for water. Now its necessary to bring wastewater and stormwater to itsSwim Drink Fish on page 22, the equivalent.WATER. NOWpublic wants to know about sewage in their water, they want governments In order to do so, we need stringentITS NECESSARYto take bold action to ensure their regulations and legislation on the dumping ofdrinking water and the water in sewage into Lake Ontario. TO BRINGwhich they swim and fish is clean. HIGHLIGHT OUR EXPERTISEMoreover, they certainly want to be WASTEWATER ANDinformed about when and where As the recent Volume 2, Clean Water, of the EPR our cover story on pagethere are overflowsquickly and in 16 highlights, there are currently 44STORMWATER TOan accessible manner! This is where municipalities that have combined stormOSWCA members play a valuable and sewer watermains.ITS EQUIVALENT. role in bringing our expertise to our clients. We need to emphasize that when it comes to managing assets that affect our drinking water, OSWCA members have decades of experience in maintenance, planning and design. From the expertise within our contractor companiesto the relationships our contractors have forged with talented and experienced consultants and supplierswe bring knowledge and innovation. Thats why we need to spotlight our Association and our members as the go-to experts for solutions. As an Association, we continue to advocate on our members behalf and to partner with like-minded organizations in regard to all the critical issues that affect our busi-nesses, our environment and the publics well-being. After all, Clean Water is Everybodys Business. 12H 2 OSWCA Winter 2018-19'