Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic ...

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Thurston County Public Health & Social Services offers free Homeowner Septic Self-Inspection Certification classes.