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King County On-site Sewage Systems Regulatory Code Updates




*September 2024*






Draft language for code changes - share your feedback!

Hello and happy September from the King County On-Site Sewage System (OSS) Program! With the start of fall and back-to-school, we know it’s a busy time for everyone – it is for us, too. 

We’re entering the next phase of our code revision process, and we still want to hear from you! Using your feedback, we have developed proposed changes to local OSS codes (King County Board of Health Title 13 - On-site Sewage [ https://cdn.kingcounty.gov/-/media/king-county/depts/dph/documents/about-public-health/board-of-health/boh-code-title-13.pdf?rev=9112cb2aacbe499c835b21d2ad08bf92 ]). The draft changes are now available on our website [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/environmental-health/on-site-sewage-systems/code-revision ] for you to review.  

There are multiple opportunities coming up for you to provide comments on the draft revised language, including a public comment survey, in-person meetings, and a virtual meeting. We will review and consider your feedback before making final changes and submitting these revisions to the King County Board of Health in November.  

Thank you to everyone who has engaged in this process. There’s still time to do so if you haven’t shared your feedback yet or if you have more to share. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us! 

Sincerely,

*Lynn Schneider, RS *| OSS Program Supervisor
206.477.2124 | lynn.schneider@kingcounty.gov

*Lara Brezina, RS *| Interim OSS Operation & Maintenance Program Supervisor
206.477.1764 | lbrezina@kingcounty.gov

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Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con nosotros a la siguiente dirección de correo electrónico lbrezina@kingcounty.gov o llame al 206.477.1764. 

Nếu quý vị có bất kỳ câu hỏi nào, vui lòng liên hệ với chúng tôi tại lbrezina@kingcounty.gov hoặc gọi 206.477.1764. 

Hadii aad su’aalo qabto, fadlan nagala soo xiriir lbrezina@kingcounty.gov ama soo wac 206.477.1764.

如果您有任何疑问，请通过 lbrezina@kingcounty.gov 或致电 206.477.1764 与我们联系。

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Table of contents

* See draft language for code revisions [ #link_2 ]
* Opportunities for feedback: public meetings and survey [ #link_1 ]
* New podcast miniseries explores the wide world of septic systems! [ #link_3 ]
* Code revision timeline [ #link_4 ]
* Newsletter archive [ #link_5 ]
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See draft language for code revisions

The draft language for the code revisions is now available on our website [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/environmental-health/on-site-sewage-systems/code-revision ]. As you will see, the OSS code revisions cover 5 main topic areas:  


* Land use & development 

* Design specifications 

* Repairs & remodeling 

* Certifications & oversight 

* Operations & maintenance 

We encourage you to visit our website [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/environmental-health/on-site-sewage-systems/code-revision ] and review the language to learn more!  

*Review the new language* [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/environmental-health/on-site-sewage-systems/code-revision ]


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Opportunities for feedback: public meetings and survey

We want your feedback on the draft code revisions! There are multiple opportunities for you to provide your comments, questions, and perspectives.

Your participation is a valuable source of information, helping us move forward with more equitable and practical changes in the codes. 

Public comment survey

We have launched a new public comment survey [ https://forms.office.com/g/3fs16GpnD6 ]. In the survey, you can submit comments for any code section.

*Click to take the public comment survey* [ https://forms.office.com/g/3fs16GpnD6 ]


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Public meetings

There are two in-person meeting opportunities and one virtual meeting opportunity this month. We encourage anyone interested to attend, and you can see below for more information. 


* *In-person meeting in Snoqualmie*: September 24th, 6 – 7:30pm. Snoqualmie Library. 

* *Virtual Meeting:* September 26th, 5 – 7pm. Please register to receive the Zoom link.

* *In-person meeting in Maple Valley*: October 3rd, 7 – 8:30pm. Tahoma Elementary School. 

We look forward to having you join us to share your input! 

*Click to register for the public meeting* [ https://www.kingcountyoss.info/community-engagement.html ]


Comments can also be submitted via U.S. Mail and voicemail.

Find more information on our website.  [ https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/environmental-health/on-site-sewage-systems/code-revision ]

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New podcast miniseries explores the wide world of septic systems!

What happens when we flush a toilet, or turn off a sink tap? For most of us, we don’t give much thought to it – out of sight, out of mind. But once we walk away, what goes down the drain begins a whole new journey through the wastewater system. 

Join us in learning about this journey by listening to our new environmental health podcast, "Bridging the Gap. "In our first three-episode miniseries, we unpack different elements of OSS. You’ll hear from experts with tips on how to prolong the lifespan of your system, and guidance on navigating septic failures. You’ll also hear about how the County is addressing structural issues. Read more, and listen to the episodes in our introductory blog post [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublichealthinsider.com%2F2024%2F08%2F09%2Fnew-podcast-miniseries-explores-the-wide-world-of-septic-systems%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csalovell%40kingcounty.gov%7Cf422fd8cb1d14153bda008dcc86aaa2d%7Cbae5059a76f049d7999672dfe95d69c7%7C0%7C0%7C638605607647232867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=46IbUF3HEISXtf%2B8fyK270Wv6x2Sm9uhRZcV3LzfL6k%3D&reserved=0 ]. 

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Code revision timeline

Key steps in the code revision process "(Note: the timing for this process is dynamic, and subject to change):"

March 2024 state adopts codes. May to aug 2024 county public process. Sept 2024 to Nov 2024 county revision process. Jan 2025 local codes effective
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Newsletter archive

You can read previous OSS Code Revision newsletters by using the links below:


* *January 2024 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/3800875 ]: *Newsletter introduction, OSS 101, and what to know about the OSS code revision process.
* *February 2024* [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/388dd2f ]: Lifecycle of an OSS, and local OSS codes
* *March 2024 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/38f5187 ]*: Summary of changes to state OSS codes
* *April 2024* [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/3952a5e ]: Process for updating local OSS codes
* *May 2024 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/39ad103 ]: *Public input opportunities, and details about the land use & development code topic area.
* *June 2024* [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/3a0f2cc ]: Upcoming public meetings, details about the design specifications and repairs & remodeling code topic areas, and financial assistance information.
* *July 2024 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/3a60bea ]*: in-person public meeting opportunities and details about the certifications & oversight and operations & maintenance code topic areas. 
* *August 2024 [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/3aa2c2d ]*: Last chance to take our survey and come to a meeting!







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