Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Residents press for DIY septic inspection program; councilors point to Tacoma‑Pierce County Health Department authority
Summary
A resident urged Pierce County to adopt a do‑it‑yourself septic inspection program referencing a Washington State Department of Health video; Council member Denson clarified the Tacoma‑Pierce County Health Department governs such programs and said the board is working on a potential program for 2026.
During community forum at the Feb. 11 Pierce County Council meeting, a resident urged the county to adopt a do‑it‑yourself (DIY) septic inspection program, saying the Washington State Department of Health produced a training video and that other counties have used similar approaches. The commenter said seniors, veterans and low‑income residents would benefit and asked the county to publicize the option widely.
Council member Denson responded later in…
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
