Solving septic system puzzles: Portraits of Public Health

June 29, 2026.Reading time 5 minutes.

Portrait of a smiling man with glasses and a beard with a pug dog

Beau, one of our septic experts, shares his passion for the importance of septic systems in protecting public health, safeguarding the environment, and allowing a property to function as a home.

No More Toilet Backups: My Journey from Septic to Sewer

May 18, 2026.Reading time 7 minutes.

A dad rushes to the bathroom with a plunger as a child gestures to an overflowing toilet. A teenager holds her nose.

Anyone who has had a toilet back-up knows that it’s a household crisis! This animated short shows how stressful a septic system failure can be through the eyes of a dad who is worried about the cost. He finds out from his neighbor that King County’s health department can help connect him to financial assistance to move to sewer.

Safety steps before entering a flooded building

December 12, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Heavy rainfall and flooding in King County have caused sewage overflows in many areas, and in flooded buildings mold can also quickly set in. Before you set foot in a flooded building, take these steps to protect yourself from electrocution, mold, and potential exposure to contaminants.

New podcast miniseries explores the wide world of septic systems

August 9, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

Join us in listening to our first three-episode miniseries of Bridging the Gap, an environmental public health podcast. This series explores the wide world of septic systems.