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Hello from the King County On-site Sewage System (OSS) Program team!
The King County Board of Health will now be reviewing and voting on the proposed OSS code updates in early 2025. The updated codes will then go into effect on April 1, 2025.
Previously, we had planned to present the proposed updates to the Board of Health during its meeting this month (on Nov. 21). This step has been pushed back because of a delay in the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review process. SEPA reviews are required in Washington for government agencies to review and consider the environmental impacts of proposed projects and actions.
Please see the below graphic for the new timeline for the code revision process.
We’ll continue to provide updates and helpful information about OSS in this newsletter, our website, and other channels. If you have friends or family members with septic systems, please forward them this newsletter and, or have them sign up here. We're working to get interested community members to join our newsletter, and we'd love your help spreading the word.
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or comments.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con nosotros a la siguiente dirección de correo electrónico mejackson@kingcounty.gov o llame al 206.263.0547.
You can read previous OSS Code Revision newsletters by using the links below:
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January 2024: Newsletter introduction, OSS 101, and what to know about the OSS code revision process.
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February 2024: Lifecycle of an OSS, and local OSS codes
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March 2024: Summary of changes to state OSS codes
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April 2024: Process for updating local OSS codes
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May 2024: Public input opportunities, and details about the land use & development code topic area.
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June 2024: Upcoming public meetings, details about the design specifications and repairs & remodeling code topic areas, and financial assistance information.
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July 2024: in-person public meeting opportunities and details about the certifications & oversight and operations & maintenance code topic areas.
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August 2024: Last chance to take our survey and come to a meeting!
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September 2024: Draft language for code changes – share your feedback!
- October 2024: Code revision process & rebate for septic maintenance
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