Septic Systems 101 – Understanding Your Septic System

This fascinating class will explain the workings of septic systems, their different parts, and best practices for maintaining them. Island County has over 25,000 septic systems, all of which are required to have regular inspections that follow a strict Island County Public Health Department format. You will learn:

What is required of an inspection and who does the inspection,

The difference between pumping and an inspection,

Asbuilt documents and new Island County Health Department regulations on these important documents,

Septic system professionals you may use in maintaining your system.

Presented by Christina Moats, land developer, Owner & Managing Broker of Christina’s Island Real Estate since 1985, and Founder of the Whidbey’s Clean Beaches Project to identify deficient septic systems and facilitate inspection and repairs of those systems.

Christina is a long-time Whidbey Island resident with extensive experience developing vacant land, supervising the installation of new septic systems, and overseeing the repair/replacement of existing septic systems. She has bought, developed and sold several of her own properties. These projects involved construction of eight buildings on multiple sites which she completed as an owner/general contractor. This experience gives Christina a unique perspective and depth of knowledge about real estate, septic systems and Island living.