January 4th, 2012

Skagit County Public Health announces Septics 101 and 201 class schedules

SKAGIT COUNTY – The Skagit County Public Health Department announced its upcoming Septics 101 and Septics 201 class schedule for 2012. The free Septics classes will inform and educate homeowners on septic system operation and maintenance, monitoring, cost-saving operations, public health concerns surrounding their use, and problem-preventing maintenance procedures. The classes will also discuss available financial resources for homeowners who need to repair or replace a failing septic system, including a $100 rebate program for participants who attend a Septics 101 class. More septic system information can be found on the On Site Sewage Program website available here.

Septics 101 schedule:

• January 9, 2012, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  Location: Skagit Public Utility District (PUD), 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon, 98273
• January 26, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Burlington, 98233
• February 16, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Padilla Bay Center, 10441 Bayview-Edison Rd. Mount Vernon
• February 29, 2012, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  Location: Sedro-Woolley City Hall, 325 Metcalf Street, Sedro-Woolley 98284
• March 12, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Skagit Public Utility District (PUD), 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon, 98273
• March 28, 2012, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  Location: Skagit County Commissioners Hearing Room, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon

The Skagit County Public Health Department will also hold Septics 201 classes. Participants must take Septics 101 before enrolling in the 201 inspection training class. Septics 201 will provide homeowner training on how to inspect a conventional gravity septic system as well as how to complete a septic system inspection form. Septics 201 courses are limited to 30 people each; participants must register at least seven days in advance for the class.

Septics 201 schedule:

• January 24, 2012, 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  Location: WSU Research Center, 16650 State Route 536 (Memorial Hwy), Mount Vernon, 98273
  
• January 24, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
  Location: WSU Research Center, 16650 State Route 536 (Memorial Hwy), Mount Vernon, 98273
  
• March 3, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.
  Location: To be determined
• March 3, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
  Location: To be determined

More classes will be published on the Public Health Department’s website at www.skagitcounty.net/health as they are scheduled.

Everyone is welcome to attend a Septics 101 class, however pre-registration is recommended. To register, or for more information, contact the Skagit County Health Department at health@co.skagit.wa.us or at (360) 336-9380. Also visit www. skagitcounty.net/health.