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Protecting your drainfield
Your drainfield is critical to the health of your septic system and needs to be protected. The pipes and other components in your system may…
Maintaining your septic system
Maintaining your septic system is a good investment. Here is a checklist of actions you can take to ensure your system has a long life:…
How your septic system works
All septic systems are composed of a septic tank and drainfield. Wastewater from your household flows into the septic tank, where heavy solids settle to…
What should go down the drain
Whether you are connected to a large sewer system or your own onsite septic the only things that should go down the drain are human…
The differences between septic and sewer
Everyone uses running water and flush toilets in their home or work place. The water running down the drain and toilet goes to either a…
Pierce County
Pierce County WSU Extension: 253-798-7180 Pierce Conservation District Shore Friendly Program: 253-845-9770 Tacoma-Pierce County Health District Managing stormwater runoff Septic systems (on-site sewage) Drinking water &…
Mason County
Mason County WSU Extension: 360-427-9670, Ext 680 Mason Conservation District: 360-427-9436 Mason County Public Health: Shelton: (360) 427-9670 ext 400; Belfair: (360) 275-4467 ext…
Kitsap County
Kitsap County WSU Extension: 360-337-7157 Kitsap Conservation District: 360-337-7171 Kitsap Public Health Septic systems (on-site sewage): 360-337-5235 Drinking water & wells: 360-337-5235…
Jefferson County
Jefferson County WSU Extension: 360-379-5610 Jefferson County Conservation District: 360-385-4105 Jefferson County Environmental Public Health Septic systems (on-site sewage) Drinking water & wells Shellfish…
Island County
Island County WSU Extension Whidbey Island: 360-639-6060 Camano Island: 3360-639-4608 Environmental Education Conservation Districts Whidbey…