Learn to maintain a septic system

On November 1 at 6:00 p.m., the Cowlitz County Environmental Health Department will discuss how to maintain and inspect a septic system.

Discussion will include learning how a septic system works, how to inspect a system to be sure it is working correctly and what to do to extend the life of a system.

The program, sponsored by Washington State University Extension and the Cowlitz County Environmental Health Department, will be held for free.

The class, held at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Avenue, Longview is located just south of the Cowlitz County Courthouse on the dike between the Cowlitz River and 1st Street. For more information, contact Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 577-3014 Ext 3.