1. Resources for Professional Engineers & Licensed Hydrogeologists

    LCC 8.55Group B GuidelinesGroup B WorkbookAppendicesSanitary Control Area Covenants GuideFormsChecklist for New or Expanding Group B Water SystemsConstruction Completion Report FormGroup B Guideline Financial Viability WorksheetGroup B Project Approval Application FormWater Facilities Inventory (WFI) FormWellhead Protection InventoryIron and Manganese Removal Facilities Form


    Environmental Health - April 25, 2018, 4:33 p.m.

  2. Notice of Closure

    Lewis County Community Development, Public Works, and Public Health & Social Services will be closed on Wednesday November 19, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for All Staff Training for a New Permitting Software. NO Building Inspections or Site Visits will occur on November 19, 2025.We appreciate your patience during this transition. For more information, please see the Press Release.


    Community Development - Nov. 12, 2025, 11:10 a.m.

  3. Designer Info

    Interested in being added to the Lewis County's list of Certified Designers/Engineer Firms?The following criteria would need to be met:ApplicationCopy of Washington State P.E. or Designers LicenseFor more information on becoming a New Certified Septic Installer, Pumper, or Designer, please contact our office 360-740-2718 or visit us at 125 NW Chehalis Ave Chehalis, WA 98532.


    Environmental Health - Jan. 31, 2020, 7:28 a.m.

  4. County seeks applicants for Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board

    The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is seeking Lewis County residents interested in serving on the Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) Advisory Board, a volunteer board that advises the BOH on issues affecting community health, environmental health, and social services.The thirteen-member board provides a unique opportunity for community members to share their experience and help shape decisions that affect public health and social services across Lewis County. Advisory Board members bring lived experience and professional expertise to inform plans and programs that impact the health and well-being of local residents.The BOH is accepting applications to fill four open …


    Public Health - Feb. 4, 2026, 3:08 p.m.

  5. Septic System Forms

    Permits New Construction permit: Minimal requirements include the completion of a Sewage Permit/Evaluation Application, Site Application Project plan, and Permission to Enter form.The Site Application Project Plan: Certain information is critical to being able to evaluate a proposed onsite sewage system. These include,The source of drinking water supply,size of the parcel,type and use of building being constructed,location of existing and proposed utilities, anda dimensioned site plan showing proposed initial system, the reserve area, soil logs and other soil tests, general topography and/or slope, drainage characteristics including streams, ponds, and wetlands, and any existing or proposed easements or encumbrances.A total of …


    Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 2:08 p.m.

  6. 911 Recent News


    911 Communications - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:18 p.m.

  7. Things To Remember When Calling 911

    WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1 9-1-1 is for police, fire, or medical emergencies when immediate action is required:someone’s health, safety or property is in jeopardy or a crime is in progress. Examples of EMERGENCIESRobbery in ProgressFireInjury Vehicle AccidentExamples of NON-EMERGENCIESStolen BicycleVehicle Break-InNoise Complaint If you need police assistance that is not of an emergency nature (for example, your situation is a valid police matter but does not require immediate attention), please use your local 10-digit non-emergency numbers.Lewis County's Non-Emergency Number: 360-740-1105 Tips for calling 911Provide your address fully and clearly to include your unit or apartment number. You should know what …


    911 Communications - March 27, 2012, 12:57 p.m.

  8. Funeral Homes

    Funeral Homes in Lewis County eCare Mortuary - Phone: (360) 747-7761 - Centralia, WASticklin-Brown - Phone: (360) 736-1388 - Centralia, WANewell-Hoerling's - Phone: (360) 736-3317 - Centralia, WAFuneral Alternatives - Phone: (360) 200-5579 - Centralia, WACattermole - Phone: (360) 785-3881 - Winlock, WAFir Lawn - Phone: (360) 864-2101 - Toledo, WA Funeral Homes Used Outside of Lewis County Emerald - Phone: (360) 545-3424 - Shelton, WACovenant - Phone: (360) 353-5950 - Kelso, WANeptune Society - Phone: (253) 444-4812 - Tacoma, WA


    Coroner - March 30, 2026, 1:52 p.m.

  9. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meets today (4/9)

    The Lewis County SWAC meets at 1:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of every other month in the new Lewis County Public Works Building, 57 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532. If a regularly scheduled meeting lands on a holiday, members may elect to cancel the meeting or vote to meet on an alternate date. Meetings are open to the public, and offered online via Zoom. Please contact the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility Office at 360-740-1451 to receive Zoom registration information.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 22, 2024, 12:17 p.m.

  10. Design

    The Engineering Design Section develops roadway designs using local and state guidelines required for traffic volume, terrain, design speed, safety features, storm water runoff, and environmental concerns. Design production may be handled in-house or by contractors. Designs for new bridges are contracted to a structural engineer. Once the designs are complete, staff members help prepare contract specifications for open and competitive bidding by road and bridge construction companies. Inspection of contractors' construction operation are also handled by the staff from the Design, Construction, and Survey Sections.


    Public Works - May 7, 2009, 5:25 p.m.