Septic Permitting

The Snohomish County Health Department provides professionals and residents in the county with the following septic permit services:

• Review of proposed septic systems
• Review of repairs and alterations for existing septic systems
• Operational reports for existing septic systems
• Review of building clearances for properties with septic systems
• Review of applications for individual water supplies
• Certification and licensing of septic installers, pumpers, and monitoring and maintenance specialists within Snohomish County
• Complaint investigations and enforcement
• Technical assistance to the public
• Frequently asked questions