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Septic inspection in Spanaway
Parts of Spanaway are on Pierce County sewer and parts are on septic. If your home is on septic, here's what a sale or a routine inspection involves.
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Pierce County's sewer utility serves parts of Spanaway, but many homes, especially on larger lots, still use a septic tank and drainfield. The septic rules only apply if your home is on septic; your utility bills or the Health Department's record drawing will tell you.
For a sale, a certified septic company inspects and pumps all tanks, files its report, and you apply to the Health Department for a Report of System Status ($480 in 2026). The RSS is valid for 12 months, so you can do it before you list.
For a routine notice, an inspection alone is often enough; pumping is only needed when the tank is full enough. Ask the firm to tell you which before they pump.
- Source for sewer service areas: Pierce County Sewer Utility.
See the full septic inspection guide for costs, steps and the hiring checklist.
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