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.

Septic system maintenance providers are licensed by Clallam County Environmental Health and provide the service of routine inspections and maintenance of septic systems. They have passed a written test and have demonstrated knowledge of septic systems, are bonded and insured. They may also perform inspections for property ownership transfers. However, there are some limits to the scope of inspections performed by this category of professionals. They are not permitted to perform inspections in relation to governmental actions, i.e., land divisions, building permits, and changes of use. There are two levels of Maintenance Providers. Level I may inspect and perform maintenance on conventional (gravity flow systems only). Level II Providers may inspect all types of systems (pressurized systems and other alternative type systems).

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