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Other States: Contact: Jay Africa, Chief or Milton Lauch Pennsylvannia State Regulations Pennsylvannia Constitutions, Statutes and Codes Title 25 Environmental
Resources Onsite regulations for Pennsylvania were last amended January 18, 1997. Currently, Chapter 72 Sec. 72.54(a) is being revised with an effective date of July 1, 1999. There are no plans to update the complete regulations within the next year. The subject of performance based standards has been discussed; however, no immediate plans have been made to implement these types of standards. Aerobic treatment units (ATUs), alternative soil absorption designs, mounds, sand filters, and spray systems are approved in the current regulations. The state of Pennsylvania does recognize and require management districts to monitor and maintain onsite systems. There is a funding program to assist homeowners replacing a failing system or installing a new system. For information contact the Pennsylvania Housing Financial Agency at (717) 780-3871. There is a state onsite certification and licensing program for contractors, installers and inspectors in Pennsylvania. For more information contact: Ms. Anita Gross, Chief The state of Pennsylvania does not have an onsite wastewater training center. Training is provided for wastewater professionals and Mr. Jay Africa can be contacted for details. For information on demonstration, research, or
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