Oversight of the operation and maintenance of your septic system is one of the tasks the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) performs. On January 29, 2025 at Sprinker Recreation Center there will be an open house for homeowners regrading septic systems.
Because of the proximity to lakes, creeks, and waterways, Parkland and Spanaway may be under some specific scrutiny for septic system maintenance. Understand Your Septic System
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, 6–8 p.m.
Sprinker Recreation Center, Alder Room
521 Military Rd. S., Tacoma, WA 98444
Register now.
Can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom!
TPCHD has information on how to tell is your system is running properly, financial assistance if you are low income and need to repair your system, and other maintenance tasks.
View the map to find out if you qualify for financial assistance.
You must live within the boundary lines of the colored areas on this map to qualify for:
- $125 off a routine inspection (required to receive other discounts below).
- $125 off riser installation.
- $200 off tank(s) pumping.
- $500 off cost of minor repairs.*
*Repairs are minor when they do not require an installation permit, like replacing a malfunctioning part or installing mechanical methods to reduce clogging the drainfield.
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