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

Latest PSMA News…

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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2024 Pennsylvania General Election Results

Presidential Election– President Elect Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in PA 50.51% to 48.53%.  He ended up winning with a margin of just over 136,000 votes. PA State Offices- Republican Dave Sunday defeated Democrat Eugene DePasquale with 50.85% of the total vote for the office of Attorney General. Republican incumbent Treasurer Stacy Garrity defeated […]

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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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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...