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Home Improvement Contractor Registration
In 2008, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The law requires that all contractors who perform at least $5,000 worth of home improvements per year register with the Attorney General’s Office. The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (“HICPA”) was adopted by Pennsylvania’s General Assembly in October, 2008, and signed by the […]
Signs Your Septic System May Not Be Functioning Correctly
There are several signs that your septic system may not be functioning correctly: Slow Draining: If your sinks, toilets, or showers are slow to drain, it may indicate a blockage in your septic system. Foul Odors: If you notice a foul odor coming from your drains, it...
Why Should I Pump Out My Septic Tank?
As a homeowner, you may not think about your septic system often. However, it’s an essential part of your property's wastewater treatment and must be well-maintained to prevent costly repairs and keep your family safe. One of the most critical aspects of septic system...
Maintain Your Septic System
Maintaining a septic system may not be at the top of your to-do list as a homeowner, but it’s an essential task that should not be overlooked. A septic system is an underground wastewater treatment system that collects and treats wastewater from your home. It’s...
Township Toolbox for Sewage Management
There is no need to reinvent the wheel, PSMA members have experience implementing management programs without costing your township unnecessary expense. We have assembled this "toolbox" for municipal officials who interested in implementing a "stress free" onlot...
Penn State University Fact Sheets
Septic & Sewage Disposal Fact Sheets Below is a list of Septic and Sewage Disposal Fact Sheets that are very informative regarding different areas in the industry. These documents are well researched and written by Professors of Penn State University and Industry...
System Inspections
Who conducts PSMA/NOF inspections? What "things" are inspected? PSMA/NOF trains and certifies individuals to perform onlot wastewater treatment system inspections using the PSMA/NOF Standards. The Standards have been described as the "Industry Standard" for onlot...
Hydraulic Load Tests
This article discusses these topics: What does a Hydraulic Load Test (HLT) "do"? Why do an HLT? What is a Hydraulic Load Test? What is an HLT testing? Will an HLT hurt my absorption area? How much water is used? What about precipitation? What about snow? What about...
Understanding Your Treatment Tank
UNDERSTANDING is the Key to Proper Septic System Operation! If given the choice, few would choose to pay full price for a half-done job. This information will help you know how to buy a quality septic tank pump-out which will yield a complete job at a reasonable...
Watch a PSMA Inspection Now!
Watch this PSMA-produced video which explains the key aspects of a NOF/PSMA inspection. In fourteen and a half minutes you will get an understanding of the history of septic systems, how these systems are inspected, why inspections are so important for home buyers,...