1. Contact Public Health & Social Services


    Public Health - Jan. 28, 2019, 11:03 a.m.

  2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Do I need a permit to replace my pump? No. Work that is conducted within the septic/pump tank does not require a permit generally. Examples of this type of work that do NOT require a permit includes cleaning, changing, or retrofitting your tank with an effluent filter, measuring sludge accumulation, pumping the septic tank/pump chamber, or cleaning of the back-flow prevention valve. If the tank needs to be replaced, this DOES require a permit for tank placement. How much does a septic permit cost? The permit application fees are available here (see "Fees" at the bottom of the page). Do …


    Environmental Health - March 21, 2016, 1:50 p.m.

  3. Emergency Management

    Welcome to the Lewis County Department of Emergency Management website. This site has been provided in an effort to equip the citizens of Lewis County with information pertinent to community emergency preparedness. Lewis County Emergency Management provides Emergency Management services to the cities of Chehalis, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, Toledo, Vader, Winlock, Town of Pe Ell, and the unincorporated areas of Lewis County.It is our goal to provide you with information that can help you prepare for any type of emergency situation. If you have further questions please feel free to email or call our office. Flood Recovery Hub Click here …


    Emergency Management - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  4. Land Use Hearing Public Comment Registration


    Community Development - Sept. 11, 2020, 10:41 a.m.

  5. Planning Commission Public Sign-Up Form


    Community Development - June 21, 2022, 4:52 p.m.

  6. *Public defense update

    Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - July 11, 2025, 3:08 p.m.

  7. *Public Facilities District Update

    Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 4:13 p.m.

  8. Public Notice - Jones Road Culvert Replacement

    Jones Rd Culvert Replacement


    Public Works - Jan. 9, 2026, 1:34 p.m.

  9. *Public Health & Social Services Update

    Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - July 25, 2025, 4:07 p.m.

  10. *Public Health & Social Services Update

    Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Aug. 1, 2025, 4 p.m.