WASHINGTONCowlitz County commissioners proposed septic rules that clarify what is allowed during design and construction, and makes inspection criteria consistent. The rules would let homeowners service and inspect their systems, as advanced treatment technologies are rare in the county. The ordinance also allows owners to install their own systems and does not include an age limit or pumping schedule as long as the systems function correctly. The county also is offering a two-hour class to instruct homeowners on septic care and inspection. FLORIDAThe Polk County Planning Commission has approved a proposal to regulate treatment plants that lime-stabilize septage. The ordinance
