Septics 201

The Online Septics 201: DIY certification program is currently . . . 

CLOSED FOR REDEVELOPMENT!  Certified DIY Users see options below

Do You Know . . .

  • The Washington State Regulations regarding septic system inspection frequency requirements?
  • What kind of septic system you have and how often it must be inspected?
  • How to find your septic system and how to take care of it?
  • How to safely inspect your own septic system?
  • How to tell when your septic tank needs to be pumped?
  • How to submit a record of your septic system inspection online?

An Updated Modern version of this Online Course Is Being Designed for Homeowners Who . . .

  • Have already taken the Septics 101 course
  • Have access to a high-speed internet connection
  • Currently have a single-family residential onsite septic system and wish to learn how to maintain it themselves
  • Wish to build their own septic system inspection tools and learn how to use them
  • Feel comfortable following a written instruction manual and safety procedure guide

 Clallam County requires Septics 101 as a prerequisite for this course.

You can preview or review the training materials used for the original Septics 201 DIY course on the   Department of Health Septic System Education Page.
Note that not all septic system types will be eligible for Homeowner DIY Inspections.

For more information about system eligibility requirements for this program please read the Summary of Inspection Requirements informational page. If you live in the Marine Recovery Area (MRA), your septic system must have a current (within the past 3 years) professional inspection on file before you will be able to proceed with Homeowner DIY certification in Clallam County.

DIY_bannerCertified Users Documents:

Homeowners who have already been certified through the Septics 201 DIY Program from 2008 - 2025 can submit their inspections reports by downloading one of the PDF inspection report forms below based on the septic system type at their location.  Your User ID or SOM case # will be required on the form to submit via email, regular mail or in person delivery (address options found on the form).  Contact Environmental Health DIY Staff if you have any questions.

Septic System TypeFillable PDF FormPrintable PDF Form
Gravity SystemDIY Checklist PDF FormDIY Checklist PDF Form
Pump to Gravity SystemDIY Checklist PDF FormDIY Checklist PDF Form
Pressurized SystemDIY Checklist PDF FormDIY Checklist PDF Form
Mound SystemDIY Checklist PDF FormDIY Checklist PDF Form
Sand Filter to Mound or Gravity DIY Checklist PDF FormDIY Checklist PDF Form
Sand Filter to Pressure SystemDIY Checklist PDF FormDIY Checklist PDF Form

Please contact us if you need a new copy of the Certified User Field Guide or visit the DOH Homeowner Education page for more print materials to download including field guides. 

Certified DIY users may wish to review some of the other class guides before starting their inspection and remember to always have a buddy with you while doing your inspection:

Septics 201 Registration & Certification - Not Available Online At This Time

In-Person Septics 201 classes may be scheduled as staff time and funding allows. For more information please visit our OSS Homeowner Classroom Education page. 

If you have any questions about the Septics 201: Do-It-Yourself Septic System Inspection Program or the in-person Septics 201 classes please contact Environmental Health DIY Staff for more information.