Contact Us

Public Health
Seattle & King County
401 5th Ave., Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206-296-4600
TTY Relay: 711

Toll-free: 800-325-6165

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Public Records Requests

Instructions to submit a Public Records Request

Eastgate Public Health Center
14350 SE Eastgate Way [MAP]
Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: 206-296-4932

Office hours
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
    8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (customer service counter)
    8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (phones)
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM to 4:00 PM (customer service counter)
    10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (phones)
  • Call our "Sanitarian of the Day" (SOD) for technical and general questions at 206-296-4932
    Phone: 206-296-4932
    Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
    8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    (On Thursdays, leave us a message and someone will return your call on Friday)

Information for specific groups

For septic system owners
For septic system professionals
For real estate professionals

Our services

The Wastewater Program provides educational, advisory and permitting services for owners of septic systems and certifications for several septic professionals. A Sanitarian of the Day is available Monday - Wednesday and Friday to help answer technical and general questions. Program activities include:

  • Complete list of Wastewater Program fees
  • Document pricelist
  • Issuance of installation and repair permits for septic systems
  • Review of the following:
    • Site application review
    • Review of repair proposals for failing septic systems
    • Boundary line adjustment review
    • Short plat and subdivision review
    • Building permit review (remodel project review)
    • Operation/Performance Monitoring Reports
  • Installation inspections of new, modified or repaired septic systems
  • Sewage complaint investigations relating to septic systems
  • Homeowner education
  • Operational checks of existing septic systems for sale or refinance
  • Certification program for all septic system Pumpers, Installers and Onsite System Maintainers
  • Enforcement
  • Sanitarian of the Day (SOD)
About us

The Public Health Wastewater Program helps to ensure that over 115,000 septic systems including 192 septic systems in Seattle are safe. Septic systems treat wastewater when homes and buildings are not connected to public sewer systems.

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Free brochures are available at the Eastgate Public Health Center.

Call to order at 206-296-4932 or (800) 325-6165 ext. 6-4932.

Types of brochures:

For homeowners including condos, duplexes and mobile homes. Learn how to maintain your on-site septic system and avoid costly repairs. Download the electronic version of the Homeowners Guide (PDF).
For real estate professionals Information for your clients who are selling or buying homes or businesses with an on-site septic system.
For non-residential buildings including food establishments, businesses, schools, churches, etc.

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