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Additives for On-site Sewage System Rules, Chapter 246-273 WAC
Additives, List of Approved On-site Sewage System
(PDF 61 kb) - Updated January 2012
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Additive Review Application for Approval (Word 181 kb) - October 2011.
NOTE: Approval by DOH only means that DOH has determined that the additive is not harmful or toxic; it does not mean
that DOH endorses the use of any additive product for sewage systems.
Additives, Septic Tanks (Question & Answer)
(PDF 121 kb) - from The Small Flows Quarterly, Winter 2002,
reprinted with permission from the National Small Flows Clearinghouse, West Virginia University
Alternating Drainfields (RS&G)
(PDF 136 kb) - Effective July 1, 2007
Annual Maintenance and Monitoring Report form, Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS)
(Word 211 kb) - October 2011
Annual Renewal Form Proprietary Products (Word 217 kb)
- September 2011. An electronic form to request renewal for a registered proprietary product
for use in Washington State. This form includes the required Verification Affidavit.
Application for Sewage Tank Registration
(Word 185 kb) - An electronic form to apply to register sewage tanks for
use in Washington state. This form must be completed for new and renewal registrations. For renewals,
see also Verification Affidavit for Renewal of Sewage Tank Listing
(Word 151 kb)
Application of Treatment Standards 1 and 2
(PDF 534 kb) - March 29, 2002. Technical Issue Report DRAFT
Application to Register Proprietary On-site Distribution Products
(Word 177 kb) - Revised September 2011
Application to Register Proprietary On-site Treatment Products
(Word 174 kb) - Revised September 2011
Approved On-site Sewage System Additives, List of
(PDF 61 kb) - Updated January 2012
As it Flows Newsletter - See Newsletter
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Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Annual Maintenance and Monitoring Report form
(PDF 211 kb) - October 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Construction Completion Report
(Word 93 kb) - Revised August 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Design Standards - UPDATE IN PROGRESS.
If you have questions, please contact the Wastewater Management Section at (360) 236-3330
or email wastewatermgmt@doh.wa.gov.
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Documents Cross Reference: Health & Ecology
(PDF 201 kb) -December 2011. A comparison of LOSS submittal requirements for
the Department of Health and the Department of Ecology.
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Engineering Report Checklist
(PDF 4.3 MB) -December 2011. Internal checklist, posted for use as guidance.
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Existing System Questionnaire for existing systems without a DOH Permit.
(Word 137 kb) - Revised August 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Existing System Review & Operating Permit Process Flowchart
(PDF 33 kb) - October 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Flowchart of the
New Project Review & Approval Process (PDF 32 kb) - July 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Chapter 70.118B RCW, Regulatory Authority of
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 36 kb) - July 2011
Large On-site Sewage Systems (LOSS) (3,500-100,000 gallons per day)
from Thurston County Public Health to Department of Health, Transfer of Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 31 kb) - August 2011
Large On-site Sewage Systems (LOSS) (14,500-100,000 gallons per day)
from Department of Ecology to Department of Health, Transfer of Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 32 kb) - July 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Glossary of Terms
(PDF 107 kb) - October 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Inspection and Engineering Evaluation Guidance for Existing Systems
(PDF 74 kb) - Revised October 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Management Agreement: Municipal Management / Oversight
(PDF 97 kb) - February 2011. Sample document of a management agreement for a LOSS owned by a municipality.
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Management Agreement: Single Ownership
(PDF 48 kb) - February 2011. Sample document of a management agreement for a LOSS with a single owner.
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS), Management of
(PDF 45 kb) - Revised August 2011. Guidelines that set forth the minimum information to be included in any LOSS Management Plan.
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Operating Permit Application
(Word 234 kb) - Revised September 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Plans & Specifications Checklist
(PDF 6.8 MB) -December 2011. Internal checklist, posted for use as guidance.
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Program - Explains the application process for creating a large
on-site sewage system in Washington state, and contains links to useful and required forms or documents used in the LOSS application process.
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Predesign Report Requirements
(PDF 41 kb) - October 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Project Submittal form
(Word 118 kb) - October 2011
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Regulatory Authority Fact Sheet
(PDF 31 kb) - July 2011. LOSS regulation is covered by several agencies. This fact sheet helps unravel the mystery.
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Renewing Your LOSS Operating Permit
(PDF 31 kb) - January 2012
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Rules, Chapter 246-272B WAC
Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Site Risk Survey
(Word 193 kb) - July 2011
Large On-site Sewage System? (LOSS) What is a
(PDF 41 kb) - January 2012
Linear Loading Rates
(PDF 127 kb) - January 2003. Technical Issue Report DRAFT
List of Approved On-site Sewage System Additives
(PDF 61 kb) - Updated January 2012
List of Registered On-site Treatment and Distribution Products
(PDF 302 kb) - Updated January 2012
List of Registered Sewage Tanks
(PDF 226 kb) - Updated February 2012
Local On-site Management Plan Guidance document
(PDF 1.2 MB) - June 2006
Local On-site Management Plan Guidance - web page
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O & M, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
(PDF 104 kb) - September 2003. Presented by Jerry Deeter (Kitsap County Environmental Health Director)
at the 2003 On-site Wastewater Treatment Short Course sponsored by University of Washington
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual (U.S. EPA)
- February 2002. Referenced in WAC 246-272A, which governs on-site wastewater treatment systems.
On-Site Sewage - Basic Principles
(PDF 5.4 MB) - November 1992. This document was prepared prior to the adoption of the 1995 on-site sewage rules.
For items specific to Washington State rules see Chapter 246-272A WAC.
On-site Sewage System Additives, List of Approved
(PDF 61 kb) - Updated January 2012
On-site Sewage System Additives Regulation, Chapter 246-273 WAC
On-site Sewage System Management Plan Guidance for Local Health
On-site Sewage System Management Plan Guidance for Local Health document
(PDF 1.2 MB) - June 2006
On-Site Sewage System Management Plan Guidance Supplemental, Marine Recovery Area (MRA) Guidance document
(PDF 607 kb) - October 2006
On-site Sewage Systems Rules, Chapter 246-272A WAC
On-site Sewage System Tanks Rules,
Chapter 246-272C WAC
On-site Treatment and Distribution Products, List of Registered
(PDF 302 kb) - Updated January 2012
On-site Wastewater Advisory Committee - Summary Report
(PDF 103 kb) - September 30, 2001 by the On-site Wastewater Advisory Committee (October 2000 - June 2001)
On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems, Water Conserving
(PDF 357 kb) - Effective July 1, 2007
Operating Permit Process Flowchart, Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) Existing System Review &
(PDF 33 kb) - October 2011
Operating Permit, Renewing Your Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS)
(PDF 31 kb) - January 2012
Organic Loading Rates
(PDF 404 kb) - April 17, 2002. Technical Issue Report DRAFT
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Pipeline Separation Design and Installation Reference Guide Version 9
(PDF 1.26 MB) - May 2006 Co-authored with Washington State Department of Ecology
Plans & Specifications Checklist, Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS)
(PDF 6.8 MB) -December 2011. Internal checklist, posted for use as guidance.
Pressure Distribution Systems (RS&G)
(PDF 391 kb) - Effective July 2009
Pressure Distribution System,
Understanding and Caring for Your (Brochure) - Revised December 2004
Predesign Report Requirements, Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS)
(PDF 41 kb) - October 2011
Project Submittal form for Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS)
(Word 118 kb) - October 2011
Proprietary On-site Distribution Products, Application to Register
(Word 177 kb) - Revised September 2011
Proprietary On-site Treatment Products, Application to Register
(Word 174 kb) - Revised September 2011
Proprietary On-site Wastewater Treatment Products (RS&G)
(PDF 168 kb) - Effective July 1, 2007
NOTE: This document replaced 3 other RS&G's (Aerobic Treatment Units, Proprietary Packed Bed Filters, and Upflow Media Filters)
Proprietary Products, Annual Renewal Form (Word 217 kb)
- September 2011. An electronic form to request renewal for a registered proprietary product
for use in Washington State. This form includes the required Verification Affidavit.
Puget Sound Local On-site Sewage Management Plans - A Report to the Legislature
- May 2009 The 2008 Progress Report Fulfilling 3SHB 1458 Requirements - Section 11
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Sand Filter System, Understanding and Caring for Your
(Brochure) - Revised December 2004
Sand Filter Treatment Systems, Stratified (RS&G)
(PDF 143 kb) - Effective July 1, 2007
Sand Lined Trench Systems (RS&G)
(PDF 311 kb) - Effective July 2009
Sand / Media Specifications
(PDF 105 kb) - November 26, 2002. Technical Issue Report DRAFT
Septic Systems in Flooded and Wet Soil Conditions
(PDF 1.1 MB) - February 2005. Developed and published by
Purdue Extension
Septic Systems - What to Do After the Flood
- EPA web site
Septic Tank Additives (Question & Answer)
(PDF 121 kb) - from The Small Flows Quarterly, Winter 2002, reprinted withpermission from the
National Small Flows Clearinghouse, West Virginia University
Septic Tank Effluent Values
(PDF 121 kb) - February 1, 2004. Technical Issue Report DRAFT
Septic Tank, Understanding and Caring for Your
(Brochure) - Revised December 2004
Service Contracts, Homeowner's Guide to Evaluating
(PDF 177 kb) - August 2006. A guide to help homeowners decide what type maintenance contract
they might need for their septic systems. Developed and published by the
Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment
Sewage Spill,
Cleaning Up a
Sewage System Additives, List of Approved On-site
(PDF 61 kb) - Updated January 2012
Sewage System Additives Regulations Chapter 246-273 WAC
Sewage System Tanks, On-site Rules,
Chapter 246-272C WAC
Sewage Tanks, List of Registered
(PDF 226 kb) - February 2012
Site Risk Survey for Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS)
(Word 193 kb) - July 2011
Stratified Sand Filter Treatment Systems (RS&G)
(PDF 143 kb) - Effective July 1, 2007
Subsurface Drip Systems (RS&G)
(PDF 659 kb) - Effective July 1, 2007
Subsurface Irrigation Systems - Guidance, Tier Two and Three Greywater
(PDF 650 kb) - Revised September 2011
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Tanks, List of Registered Sewage
(PDF 226 kb) - February 2012
Tanks, On-site Sewage System Rules,
Chapter 246-272C WAC
Technical Issue (DRAFT) Reports -
These reports summarize the available literature about on-site wastewater topics of special interest during the rule
development process of the current on-site sewage system rules and regulations (WAC 246-272A).
Please note that these reports are drafts and may undergo modification.
Application of Treatment Standards 1 and 2
(PDF 534 kb) - March 29, 2002
Disposal Component Reductions -
Special Features and Applications of Drainfield Products
(PDF 104 kb ) - April 17, 2002
Disposal Treatment Options - Highly Pretreated Effluent
(PDF 90 kb) - January 31, 2002
Failing Systems
(PDF 80 kb) - June 2002
Hydraulic Loading Rates
(PDF 504 kb) - January 1, 2002
Linear Loading Rates
(PDF 127 kb) - January 2003
Minimum Lot Size
(PDF 86 kb) - August 2002
Organic Loading Rates
(PDF 404 kb) - April 17, 2002
Residential Flow Rates
(PDF 558 kb) - May 31, 2002
Sand / Media Specifications
(PDF 105 kb) - November 26, 2002
Septic Tank Effluent Values
(PDF 121 kb) - February 1, 2004
Type 1A Soil Issues
(PDF 684 kb) - July 31, 2002
Wastewater Quality / Strength / and Content
(PDF 314 kb) - February 1, 2002
Tier One Greywater System Checklist and Irrigation Area Estimation Tool
(PDF 858 kb) - Revised September 2011
Tier Two and Three Greywater Subsurface Irrigation Systems - Guidance
(PDF 650 kb) - Revised September 2011
Transfer of Large On-site Sewage Systems (3,500-100,000 gallons per day)
from Thurston County Public Health to Department of Health, Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 31 kb) - August 2011
Transfer of Large On-site Sewage Systems (14,500-100,000 gallons per day)
from Department of Ecology to Department of Health, Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 32 kb) - July 2011
Treatment and Distribution Products, List of Registered On-site
(PDF 302 kb) - Updated January 2012
Treatment Products, Application to Register On-site
(PDF 174 KB) - Revised September 2011
Type 1A Soil Issues
(PDF 684 kb) - July 31, 2002. Technical Issue Report DRAFT
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Wastewater Management Section at (360)
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