Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Sewage association warns against homeowner self-inspection program for septic systems
Summary
Lee McIntyre, executive director of the Washington On-site Sewage Association, told the Pierce County Council that a proposed homeowner operation and maintenance septic inspection program would be unlikely to protect ground and surface waters and could burden county health staff.
Lee McIntyre, executive director of the Washington On-site Sewage Association, addressed the Pierce County Council during community forum on March 18, 2025, urging caution about a proposed homeowner operation and maintenance inspection program for septic systems.
McIntyre cited Washington Administrative Code WAC 246-272A, saying it mandates protection of public health, limits public exposure to sewage from on-site systems and regulates operation, maintenance and monitoring of on-site sewage systems. He said he did not believe…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
