Homeowner Septic Systems
- Septic Systems (On-site sewage systems)
- Basics of Septic Systems, 101 Video
- Caring for Your Septic System
- Do-It-Yourself Septic System Inspection Video
- Hiring a Septic System Professional
- Septic Tank Lid Safety
- Signs of Septic System Failure
Management Strategy for Septic Systems
- Local Health Department On-site Sewage Resources - Social marketing tools, approved/registered on-site products, and standards and guidance documents.
- Management Plan, Areas, Roles, and Puget Sound Funding
- Septic Financing Advisory Committee
- Federal Grants for Protecting Puget Sound
Forms and Publications
- Wastewater Forms and Publications - Homeowner flyers, standards and guidance documents, and technical references.
Large On-site Sewage Systems
- Large on-site sewage systems (LOSS) project applications approvals and annual operating permits are issued by our program. A large on-site sewage system is an on-site sewage system designed to handle wastewater flows from 3,500 to 100,000 gallons per day.
Rules and Regulations
Water Conservation and Reuse
Toilet Use During Emergencies
About Our Program
The Wastewater Management Program is responsible for the safe treatment and dispersion of domestic, non-industrial wastewater in areas of Washington not served by municipal sewage treatment works.
- About the Wastewater Management Program
- Contact the Wastewater Management Program
- Wastewater Email Updates - Subscribe to our email mailing list. You can also subscribe to specific wastewater topics through your subscriber preferences.