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.

Upcoming Events

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NAWT’s 2025 Hapchuk Scholarship

NAWT's 2025 William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two individuals every year to help with their higher education endeavors. The 2025 Hapchuk Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Must be enrolled in an accredited university offering a bachelor degree in...

GREASE TRAP TAX EXEMPTION SIGNED INTO LAW

On July 11, 2024, Senate Bill 654 (Bartolotta-R-Beaver/Greene/Washinton) was signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro as Act 56 of 2024.  This law marks a multi-year effort by PSMA since 2015 to gain an exemption from the state Sales Tax for cleaning and/or maintenance of a (grease) storage trap used by a food service or […]

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PSMA Inspection Standards Update

PSMA reviews & updates its Inspection Standards every three years. The PSMA Education Committee is beginning its review of the current 2022 Inspection Standards as part of the upcoming 2025 update. The Committee is soliciting input from PSMA members & certified inspectors on what changes may be needed to improve the quality or clarity of […]

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PSMA Publishes 2024 Summer-Fall Training Schedule

PSMA has released its calendar of training courses for the Summer & Fall of 2024. The planned courses include: June 26-27: Installation of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (Bethlehem) July 9-10: 101 Basic Inspection Certification (Bangor) September 24-25: 101...

Spring Training Location Changed

IMPORTANT UPDATE:  Due to a water/sewer main break at the Holiday Inn Grantville, PSMA’s Spring Training HAS BEEN RE-LOCATED to the Best Western Premium, 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111; hotel phone: 717-561-2800; hotel website:...

Register for PSMA’s 2024 Spring Training Inspector Certification Courses

PSMA will be holding its 2024 Annual Spring Training Event on March 26-27, 2024, 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...

2024 Onsite Wastewater SUPER Conference of PA

TWO STATEWIDE CONFERENCES IN ONE! The PA Septage Management Association (PSMA) will be joining with the PA Association of Sewage Enforcement Officers (PASEO) to offer a joint conference & trade show on February 4-6, 2024, in Harrisburg, PA! The Onsite Wastewater...

Sponsor a PSMA Training Event in 2023!

Put your company in front of PSMA students during our inspector certification training events.  Select either the Spring Training Event in March in Grantville, PA (historically, about 100 students) and/or the 101/102 Training Event in September in Williamsport, PA...

Capital Gains Pennsylvania – January 2023

Issue 2023.1 – January 18, 2023CAPITAL GAINS is a periodic newsletter on legislation, regulations and topics produced by PA Septage Management Association (PSMA) as a member benefit. Capital Gains newsletter is produced for the express use by Association members and may redistributed with proper credit to PSMA. The editor, Angela Leopold, may be reached at angela@nsallc.com. JOSH SHAPIRO IS NOW GOVERNOR […]

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Attend the 2023 PA Decentralized Wastewater Conference & Trade Show

The Pennsylvania Decentralized Wastewater Conference and Trade Show is the premier event in Pennsylvania for the septage industry and provides an excellent opportunity to learn from experts in the industry, network with your colleagues and re-energize for the new...