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The surface water program, also known as Resource Protection, includes elements to protect and maintain the quality of the natural environment. Specific activities include:
- Background — why the program was implemented
- Basics — who is included, what is required, and other information about program
- Operational Certificate — what it is and what is needed to renew it
- FAQs — answers to the most frequently asked questions about the program
- Inspection Certification — one day workshop for Henderson homeowners to become certified to inspect their septic systems
- Financial Assistance — low-interest loans and grants to help HWPA and other County homeowners maintain existing systems and repair failing ones
Thurston County has received a Centennial
Grant from the Washington Department of Ecology
to examine pollution from septic systems and
develop a septic system operation and
maintenance program in the Nisqually Reach
watershed.
County staff will work with property owners and other
stakeholders to discuss water quality issues and develop
a draft proposal. ...more
Surface Water Protection activities include sanitary surveys on marine and freshwater shorelines, purchasing property to be used to construct community drain fields
where on-site repairs are not possible, monitoring, data analysis, and education. ...more
There are several waterfront parks and swimming holes in Thurston County. To find out where they are located, what amenities they offer, and potential
risks, see Swimming in Thurston County or click on a link below.
Water quality monitoring includes data analysis and regular monitoring of specific lakes, rivers, and streams in Thurston County.
Includes a Searchable Water Quality Database. ...more
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