LOCAL ONSITE PROFESSIONALS

The professionals who design, install and pump your septic system must be licensed or permitted.  Click on the links below for current lists of professionals operating in Clallam County.

Septic system designers are licensed by the State of Washington Dept. of Licensing.  To be licensed, they must undergo certain training, give evidence of experience in onsite design, and pass an exam.  Anyone licensed by the State of Washington may design in Clallam County.  In addition, Professional Engineers licensed by the State of Washington may submit designs.  Please refer to the telephone book for a listing of local engineers.

Septic system installers are certified by the Clallam County Environmental Health Division following an exam, demonstrated knowledge of septic systems, and proof of bonding and insurance.  Installers who are based outside of Clallam County may install within the county only if they are certified by Clallam County. 

Septic tank pumpers are permitted by the Clallam County Environmental Health Division.  Pumpers may be permitted to pump both septic tanks and portable sanicans, or to pump only sanicans.  Pumpers who are based outside Clallam County may pump tanks within the county only if they are permitted by Clallam County.

Contact Environmental Health with questions or comments about the information on this page.