Onsite Wastewater SUPER Conference of Pennsylvania

PSMA will be joining with the PA Association of Sewage Enforcement Officers (PASEO) to offer a joint conference & trade show on February 2-4, 2025, in Camp Hill, PA!  We are anticipating 300+ attendees from the onsite regulatory, design, pumping, inspection, installation, manufacturing, and service/maintenance communities.

Professional Septic System Inspector Certification Training

Become a PSMA-certified onsite wastewater system inspector though our unique training programs.

Wastewater Advocacy

PSMA’s professional government affairs team advocates for the onsite wastewater industy before Pennsylvania’s state legislature & regulatory bodies.

Waste Hauler Resources & Training

PSMA septic tank pumpers & waste haulers have access to specialized training & resources.

The Pennsylvania Septage Management Association (PSMA) is a non-profit trade association for onsite wastewater companies.  PSMA’s mission is to protect the Commonwealth’s citizens and our industry through sound management, proper maintenance, and environmentally conscious disposal of wastewater.

PSMA member companies are involved with all aspect of onsite sewage disposal system (aka septic systems) including individual & community wastewater treatment systems, anaerobic & aerobic treatment tanks, elevated sand mounds, peat filters, drip irrigation systems, at-grade systems, individual residential spray irrigation systems, septic inspections, grease traps, system installations, system maintenance, tank pump-outs, & all related issues.

Propery owners can browse our “Consumer Resource Library” to learn more about their septic system and PSMA.  We have created a video demonstration of the PSMA inspection process you can view.  And, when you are ready to find a local service provide to help you inspect, repair, service, or install your septic system, you can “Locate a Service Provider” in our searchable directory.

Wasetwater professionals who are considering joing PSMA or obtaining the PSMA inspector or pumper certification can learn more about the training opportunities and resources we offer.  And, whey ou are ready you can join the association by completing the online membership application.

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PSMA Endorsement Course for Maryland Inspectors

In 2022, Maryland created a licensing requirement for onsite wastewater system inspectors conducting a property transfer inspection in the state of Maryland. This licensing requirement stipulates that inspectors successfully complete approved training. In prior years,...

Residual Food Processing Waste Hauler Bills Voted Out of Committee

Two bills dealing with residual food processing waste haulers were voted out of committee in April. HB 586, introduced by Representative Paul Friel (D-Chester), was voted out of the House Environmental Resources and Natural Resources Protection Committee. An amendment that was drafted by Pennsylvania agriculture was not able to be offered, even though the prime […]

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PSMA Day on the Hill a Success

PSMA President Ned Lang met with several House and Senate members as part of the Day on the Hill Visits held on April 24th and 29th.  In the House, Ned met with Energy Chairman Marty Causer, Environmental & Natural Resources Protection Committee Chair Jack Rader, as well as staff for Chairman Greg Vitali and Elizabeth […]

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Pre-Draft Sewage Facilities Regulations Released to SAC

(March 24, 2025) PA’s Department of Environmental Protection has released its pre-draft versions of the sewage facility regulations (i.e., Chapters 71-73) to the Sewage Advisory Committee.   The pre-drafts will (eventually) be posted on the public SAC...

Annual Report Filing for Pennsylvania Businesses

Pennsylvania Business Owners: You must file an Annual Report starting in 2025. Know the requirements and deadlines. On November 3, 2022, Governor Wolf signed into law Act 122 of 2022. Among the many changes made by this legislation, Act 122 created an annual reporting...

2025 PSMA Inspection Standards Released

Every three years, PSMA's Education Committee reviews and makes necessary updates to its set of inspection standards for onsite wastewater treatment systems in Pennsylvania. The current iteration of the Standards (2025) has been approved by PSMA's Board of Directors...

Looking to Get More Involved with PSMA?

Are you a current member of PSMA and looking for a way to get more involved in your industry? Volunteering with PSMA is a great way for you to give back to the onsite wastewater community as well as gain more exposure within our industry. PSMA is seeking individuals...

Register for PSMA’s 2025 Spring Training Inspector Certification Courses

PSMA will be holding its 2025 Annual Spring Training Event on March 25-26, 2025, at the Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA! Wastewater professionals can register today for the 101 Basic Inspector, 102 Advanced Inspector, 103 Experienced Inspector, and SR1 Refresher Inspector...

DEP Invites Comments On Draft Manual For Land Treatment Of Onlot Septic System Wastewater

The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a draft Manual For Land Treatment Of Wastewater Technical Guidance [DEP ID: 385-2188-006]. (formal notice)The draft Manual contains guidance for project applicants and their consultants in the planning, siting, design, installation, operation and maintenance of wastewater land treatment systems that are not permitted by a Sewage Enforcement Officer. These […]

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Pre-Draft “Technical Decision Making” Guidance Document

At its September 2024 meeting, the PA DEP Sewage Advisory Committee (SAC) received a second predraft version of the Department’s Technical Decision Making (TDM) Guidance for Onlot Sewage System Repair Situations (download as Word Doc from SAC website).The SAC is planning a Sub-Committee meeting to discuss the TDM predraft.  In its effort to provide a response, PSMA is seeking […]

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