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What is HOST?
This program certifies qualifying homeowners to inspect their own onsite sewage system. To qualify for this program, the system must be a Conventional Gravity or Conventional Pressure system. A Conventional system has no pretreatment. Systems that have pretreatment such as a mound, sandfilter, sandlined trenches, aerobic treatment units (ATU) or other components require professional inspection. Obtain your asbuilt by contacting our offices to determine what type of system serves your property.
If your property is located within the Penn Cove (map) or South Holmes Harbor (map) watersheds, only Conventional Gravity systems are eligible. At time of sale/transfer inspection requirements must be performed by a licensed Maintenance Service Provider if the system has not been inspected within its last compliance period.
Always remember, working with sewage and sewage systems can be very dangerous. For tips on remaining safe around sewage and sewage systems, click here.
Steps to Certification:
Step 1. Septic 101
Due to overwhelming demand - these classes are currently full. We are trying to add additional classes - please check back on this website around the New Year.
The first step in HOST is attending a Septic 101 course. Septic 101 is offered at different locations throughout the county and covers the basic essentials of caring and maintaining your system and is offered through WSU Island County Extension.
Step 2. Watch the video
Following the completion of Septic 101, you'll need to watch the HOST Tutorial Video. You can do this in three ways:
1. View it by clicking the blue link below.
2. Obtain it by check out at your local Sno-Isle library.
3. Or purchase a copy for $5 at our Island County Public Health Offices.
To download the study questions you may need Adobe Reader. It can be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com)
Step 3. Septic 201 - $25 Fee for attendance.
Septic 201 is only available to those with qualifying conventional systems.
Questions? Contact our main office:
Email: homeownerseptic@co.island.wa.us
Phone:
360-679-7350
360-321-5111 from South Whidbey
360-629-4522 from Camano
Resources
Build Your Own Sludge/Scum Stick - this document gives instructions to build your own tool to measure the solids within your tanks.
Reporting Forms
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