Educational Content
On-Lot Wastewater Systems; The Basics
If you live in a rural area, it is likely that your home is not connected to a central sewer system. On-lot wastewater treatment and disposal may be the only means of disposing of the wastewater flowing from toilets, sinks, and appliances within your home. An on-lot wastewater system Read More
Managing Your On-Lot Septic System
It is far less expensive to maintain your on-lot septic system by having it inspected and pumped on a regular basis than it is to replace a malfunctioning system. Read More
PSMA On-lot Wastewater Treatment Inspection vs. A Regulatory Inspection
The local Sewage Enforcement Officer focuses on system malfunctions. The PSMA certified septic tank inspector focuses on the overall condition of your system. Read More
Hydraulic Load Test
During those On-lot Wastewater Inspections when conditions are found in the soil absorption area that raise questions about whether the absorption area is satisfactorily absorbing the effluent delivered to it Read More
Buying a Home with a Private Well and Septic System
A buyer may not notice problems with these essential systems when purchasing a home, or problems with them can derail a mortgage and closing. This presentation will cover some basics about how these systems work, inspection and testing options, and examples from Pennsylvania. Watch Webinar
Workshops Help Private Septic System Owners Across Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension provided 29 water workshops in 16 different counties over the past year. Join a Workshop
Funding for Septic System Repairs---(we do not help obtain this funding)
Major repairs or replacement of septic system and drinking water wells can be costly, but there are sources of financial assistance for homeowners. Read More
Additional Topics
Penn State offers an abundance of information regarding On-Lot septic systems. Click for More Topics
Chapter 73-Standards For Onlot Sweage treatment Systems