An alarm sounding is a serious condition that should be evaluated immediately. 

The alarm could be sounding because the alarm is faulty, It is possible that the pump in a pressure dosed system has failed or a lift pump to a gravity system has failed. 

The alarm could also be signaling that your holding tank which is not part of a treatment system but a tank that HOLDS SEWAGE and needs ROUTINE PUMPING is in need of pumping.

The first line of inquiry in Pennsylvania is to contact the municipality (township or borough) and ask for the Sewage Enforcement Officer. He or she can provide valuable information about your system and give general guidance about how to proceed.

Most repairs will need a permit from the Sewage Enforcement Officer or SEO. The PA Department of Environmental Protection's regional offices (Wilkes Barre, Williamsport, Conshohocken, Harrisburg, Meadville & Pittsburgh) are also good resources. Penn State's Extension Service (offices in every county) has brochures and other information. 

On the web try: www.extension.umn.edu/Documents/D/D/DD6583.html

Remember too the Pennsylvania Association of Sewage Enforcement Officers Email us at:
PASEOS@aol.com 

or call 717-761-8658