1 NE 6th Street P.O. Box 5000
Coupeville, WA Washington 98239
office 360.679.7350 | fax 360.679.7390

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Welcome to the Onsite Sewage program in Island County, Washington.

 

Approximately 72% of Island County residents utilize an onsite sewage (septic) system.  About the same number also use groundwater at their drinking water source.  Island County is heavily reliant on surface water resources for shellfish (recreational and commercial harvesting), water recreation and a wonderful quality of life.

 

The mission of the Onsite Sewage (Septic) program is to protect public health and the environment by minimizing the threat of surface and ground water contamination from failing or improperly designed, installed or maintained onsite sewage systems.

 

The Onsite Sewage (Septic) Program provides educational, advisory and permitting services for owners of septic systems, septic professionals and other parties.

 

We do this through a number of ways which include:

-Soil Evaluation determining site suitability for wastewater disposal

-Onsite sewage (septic) system design review

-Ensuring systems are installed in accordance with design and proper practice

-Final inspections of newly installed/repaired systems

-Work with homeowners to ensure systems are inspected and maintained

-Response to sewage complaints

-Partners with homeowners to repair systems that are failing or in distress

-Licensing Onsite Installers, Maintenance Service Providers and Pumpers

 

by email

or call

360-679-7350

360-321-5111 from South Whidbey

360-629-4522 from Camano 

 

Your report will be investigated by our staff.

Please include the nature of the event, detailed location, your name and contact information in the event we need more information. Thank you.