County to brief Point Roberts on state septic code changes effective March 1; PRCAC plans outreach
PRCAC heard that Washington State Department of Health septic rule changes take effect March 1; gravity systems will require three-year inspections and pumped systems annual inspections, and systems without recorded permits may require full replacement — the committee agreed to request an information session and to post state guidance.
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PRCAC members were briefed on forthcoming state septic-code changes and discussed local outreach. Chair summarized the central points: gravity systems require inspections every three years; systems with pumps must be inspected annually. Crucially, the change means properties without a recorded septic permit on file with Whatcom County Health Department may need to replace entire systems even if fields appear functional.
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