1. Water Laboratory

    Lab Operating Schedule Change effective September 1, 2025Beginning Monday, September 1, the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services water laboratory will operate on a new schedule. The lab will be open weekdays during the first and second full weeks of each month.Please see our Water Lab Calendar Water Lab Calendar for specific days and times of operation. The Lewis County Water Lab is accredited to analyze coliform bacteria and nitrate samples. These are the most commonly tested parameters for public water supplies and are also required for individuals on private wells obtaining building occupancy permits.Each test costs $65 and …


    Environmental Health - March 31, 2016, 8:23 a.m.

  2. Free Legal Clinics - Fall/Winter 2025

    Legal Clinic Rural Flyer - EnglishLegal Clinic Rural Flyer - SpanishPlease see the attached flyer announcing a FREE legal clinic held in rural counties: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum. Clinics are open to the public and operate first come, first-served from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.Clinic Dates and Locations:September 15 - Lewis County, Law and Justice Center, Room 429October 8 - Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterOctober 10 - Lewis County, Law and Justice Center, Room 429November 13 - Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, South BendNovember 14 - Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room 429December 9 - Wahkiakum …


    Superior Court - Sept. 4, 2025, 4:12 p.m.

  3. Facilities Call for Bids

    Current Projects: June 30, 2023 Community Development Sheetrock and Painting Project #31-2102-SRP Lewis County is soliciting bids from the Small Works Roster for the provision and installation of gypsum wallboard and interior painting of an office space at 125 NW Chehalis Ave. in Chehalis WA.Call for BidsDesign DrawingsProject Manual Vol1Project Manual Vol 2Floorplan June 13, 2023 Rainier Block Site Improvements Lewis County is soliciting bides for the Rainier Block Site Improvements Project.Bid PacketDesign DrawingsDesign Specifications - RevisedBid Q&A December 20, 2022 Historic Courthouse Masonry Restoration Project Lewis County is solicitiong bids for the Historic Courthouse Masonry Restoration Project. Bids are …


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.

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

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (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, the chairperson may elect to cancel the meeting or members may vote to meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, and also offered online via Zoom. Here is a link to the Lewis County SWAC page, where you can find information on meeting agendas, packets, and minutes. Please contact the Lewis County Solid Waste …


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 1:03 p.m.

  5. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meets today (8/13)

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (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, the chairperson may elect to cancel the meeting or members may vote to meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, and also offered online via Zoom. Here is a link to the Lewis County SWAC page, where you can find information on meeting agendas, packets, and minutes. Please contact the Lewis County Solid Waste …


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:30 p.m.

  6. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meets today (10/8)

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (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, the chairperson may elect to cancel the meeting or members may vote to meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, and also offered online via Zoom. Here is a link to the Lewis County SWAC page, where you can find information on meeting agendas, packets, and minutes. Please contact the Lewis County Solid Waste …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:09 a.m.

  7. Solid Waste Advisory Committee is canceled for today (4/8)

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting for 1 p.m. April 8 has been canceled.The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (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. The chairperson may elect to cancel the meetings occasionally or meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, and also offered online via Zoom. Here is a link to the Lewis County SWAC page, where you can find information on meeting agendas, packets, and minutes. Please contact the Lewis …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 9, 2026, 2:11 p.m.

  8. 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.

  9. Installer Info

    For information regarding Installer Continuing Education Requirements (CEUs), please see LCC 8.4.320(2)(d).Interested in being added to the Lewis County's list of Certified Installers?The following criteria would need to be met (see LCC 8.4.320):ApplicationNon-refundable $335 feeCurrent state registration certificate and bond in accordance with RCW 18.27 (Registration of Contractors)Passing Lewis County's Installers Test or Certificate of a passing WOSSA Test.We offer a complimentary study guide for Lewis County's Installers Test, which can be found here here: STUDY GUIDEFor 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 …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2020, 2:53 p.m.

  10. Proposed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Plan

    Survey results presented from POLCO to Lewis County Staff on 3-9-2022: Lewis County ARPA Baseline Survey resultsFull resident survey results: Residents ResultsFull business survey results: Business Results***Survey Closed December 10, 2021*** The American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring back jobs. On May 10, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) released an Interim Final Rule, FAQs, and a fact sheet for a significant portion of the $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, established under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) signed …


    May 26, 2021, 9:27 a.m.