Wastewater Management

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

• Wastewater Management Rules and Regulations
• Regulatory Jurisdiction for On-site Sewage Systems

Water Conservation and Reuse

• Greywater Reuse
• Water Conservation
• Water Reclamation

Toilet Use During Emergencies

• Toilet Use During an Emergency

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.