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Notice: Our Septic Regulations Are Being Revised

What You Need to Know About Properties Connected to a Septic System

Thinking about buying or selling a home with a septic system? If so, you should be asking yourself these questions:
 

  • Do I know where the septic system is located on the property?

  • Do I know what type and size of septic system serves the home?

  • Is the existing septic system legal? Does it have any limitations that I should be aware of before I sell or buy the home?

  • When was the last time the septic system was inspected or pumped-out? Is it working properly?

 

A septic system is a critical component of a home --- it collects, treats, and disposes of all of the used water from toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, dishwashers, clothes washers, etc. Without a properly working and legal septic system, a home's value to the occupants or potential buyers is severely diminished. Who wants to own a home where you can't flush the toilets, take a shower, or wash your clothes? For more information about how septic systems work and the different types of septic systems see our Homeowner's Guide to Onsite Septic Systems.

Before buying or selling a home, make sure that you know what the status of the septic system is by having the Health District do a records review and site inspection of the septic system, and provide you with a written report of the findings. It is not only a good idea to protect your investment, but it is also the law (Kitsap Public Health Board Ordinance 2008A-01, Section 13.D.).

A Property Conveyance inspection is important to identify significant problems. See Property Conveyance Inspection Findings chart below. If these problems are not identified or corrected, they can cause problems for the home sellers or buyers and even cause septic system failure after the new owners take possession of the property.

For more detailed information, please refer to our Selling a property with a septic system: What, Why & How guide.

If your property does not have a record drawing, you will need to create one. Please follow the instructions contained within the Record Drawing Document.

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2023 Property Conveyance Inspection Findings

1510 property conveyance inspections (PCI) for septic were completed in 2023. Of the 1510 inspections, 351 (23%) had significant deficiencies identified.

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Avoiding Common Problems on
Property Conveyance Inspections

Maintenance accessibility - For alternative systems, keep components accessible for maintenance.