Key Peninsula residents in Washington state are asking the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to start a self-inspection training program for homeowners. Homeowners are looking to save money by performing their own inspections instead of hiring a septic inspection or pumping company. Regulations require homeowners to conduct septic inspections every one to three years, based on the type of septic system they have.
According to the Key Peninsula News, several counties in the state already offer training. For example, Thurston County offers classes twice a month. Residents who successfully complete the eight-hour course can gain certification for four types of septic systems:
