The Penn State Extension will host a three-part webinar series on On-lot Septic Systems-- an introduction, planning and permitting and maintenance.

On-lot septic systems provide sewage treatment to more than 1.3 million housing units in Pennsylvania or about 25% of all housing in the state.  Read more here.

Introduction To Septic Systems

Join Penn State Extension for Introduction to On-Lot Septic Systems, the first in our On-Lot Septic System Webinar Series, to be held October 1 from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

This session provides a comprehensive overview of how on-lot septic systems treat and dispose of wastewater.

Whether you're a septic system owner, real estate agent, property manager, or environmental advocate, this webinar is designed to inform and engage a wide audience.

Participants will learn about the key components, types, and functions of on-lot septic systems, as well as their critical role in protecting both environmental and human health.

Click Here to register and for more information.

Planning/Permitting

During Installation of On-Lot Septic Systems, explore the essentials of planning, permitting, and installing septic systems in Pennsylvania on October 15 from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

During this second webinar you'll learn about the permit process and how to choose the right contractor for your on-lot septic system installation.

It is perfect for homeowners, developers, realtors, and environmental advocates

Click Here to register and for more information.

Maintenance

The third webinar-- Maintenance of On-Lot Septic Systems-- will be held on October 29 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. and will emphasize the critical importance of regular maintenance and proper care for septic systems.

Tailored for septic system owners, property managers, real estate agents, and others involved in property management, the webinar will cover essential topics such as what to flush (and what not to), daily care routines, and key maintenance tasks.

Participants will also learn when and why to schedule septic system inspections, what professionals do during these inspections, and how to find a qualified expert to ensure your system operates smoothly.

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit Penn State Extension’s Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training webpage for more educational opportunities.

Also visit DEP’s On-Lot Disposal System webpage for more information.

Upcoming Events

-- Penn State Extension: Upcoming Training And Events For Agriculture Conservationists

-- Penn State Extension 5-Part Backyard Stream Repair Webinar Series Starting Aug. 27

-- Penn State Center For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training Hosts 3-Part Conservation Cornerstone Webinar Series For Ag Professionals Starting Aug. 27  [PaEN]

-- September 10: Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Proper Native Tree Planting For Long-Term Success  [PaEN]

-- September 10--  Penn State Extension (1 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Using Geographic Information Systems to Track Management and Assess Attributes of Forested  Property.  Noon and 7:00 p.m.

-- September 11-- Penn State Extension Hosts Rain Barrel Discovery - Explore & Learn Webinar [PaEN]

-- September 12-- Penn State Extension Webinar: On A Few Acres - Permaculture & Risk Management [PaEN]

-- September 14-- Celebrate The World Of Insects At Penn State's Annual Great Insect Fair In State College  [PaEN]

-- September 18-- Penn State Extension Local Comprehensive Plans In PA Webinar, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

-- September 19-- Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Cumberland County Gardening With Nature - Stormwater-Friendly Lawn Care Workshop.  Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th Street in Camp Hill.  7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

-- September 24: Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Community Forestry - TreeKeeper - A Tool For Tree Canopy Management  [PaEN]

-- September 24-- Penn State Extension Local Comprehensive Plans In PA Webinar, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

-- September 26-- York Master Watershed Stewards Host Tap Talk - Preserving York County Landscapes & Waterways With The Farm & Natural Lands Trust  [PaEN]

-- October 1: Penn State Extension Introduction To On-Lot Septic Systems Webinar. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

-- October 7-9: Penn State Extension’s Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training ‘Ag Conservation Keystone Training’ in-person workshop.  Penn State’s University Park campus.

-- October 15: Penn State Extension Installation/Permitting On-Lot Septic Systems Webinar. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

-- October 15-17: Penn State Extension’s Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training ‘Ag Conservation Keystone Training’ in-person workshop. Penn State Hazleton.

-- October 28-30: Penn State Extension’s Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training ‘Ag Conservation Keystone Training’ in-person workshop. Penn State Beaver

-- October 29: Penn State Extension Maintenance of On-Lot Septic Systems Webinar. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Resource Links:

-- Penn State Extension Watershed Friendly PA Certification

-- Penn State Extension: Why Did My Young Riparian Buffer Tree Die?

-- Penn State Extension: Guide Provides Advice On Managing Spotted Lanternfly

-- Penn State Extension: Shade Tree Commission Spotlight - Lewisburg Borough

-- Penn State Extension: High School Students Learn About Tree Care

-- Penn State Extension: Arborist Short Course Series Starting Oct. 7

-- Penn State Extension: Is That Vine Damaging My Tree?

Related Articles This Week:

-- Penn State Extension Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training To Hold 3  Multi-Day In-Person Ag Conservation Keystone Training Workshops In October  [PaEN]

-- Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Trees For Graziers Host 2 Silvopasture Farm Walks On Sept. 4 In York County, Sept. 11 In Lebanon County  [PaEN]

-- Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Seeks Volunteers For Annual Plant-A-Thon Set To Plant 10,000 Native Trees, Shrubs, Perennials Throughout The 4-County Watershed  [PaEN]

-- Pike, Wayne Conservation Districts, Trout Unlimited Chapter Partner On New Stream Keepers Youth Program Oct. 5   [PaEN]

NewsClips:

-- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: Why Reducing Farm Pollution In The Chesapeake Bay Region Is A Complex Problem

-- Pike County Conservation District: How To Properly Maintain Your On-Lot Septic System

-- Warren Times: Warren Conservation District Accepting Photo Contest Submissions Until Sept. 13

[Posted: September 3, 2024]

9/9/2024