FAQs

Sewer

• How often are the tanks pumped?

  The tanks are pumped every seven to ten years. The City of Camas is responsible for the pumping and routine maintenance of the tank.The homeowner should not put cleaning additives into their tank.

• Is my residence tied into City sewer?

  Yes, even though you have a septic tank you are still tied into the City of Camas’ sewer main.

• What do I do if the alarm goes off?

  Call the Operations Center during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at 360-817-1567. After hours, weekends or holidays call our monitoring service at 360-737-0592.  Please call immediately after silencing the alarm to prevent sewage back up at the residence.

• What is my responsibility?

  The City of Camas maintains the tank pump control panel and line leaving the tank going to the street.The homeowner maintains the line between the house and the tank. 

• Why do the round, green sewer lids have to be exposed?

  The City of Camas maintenance workers need to know at all times where these lids are located so they can perform routine maintenance and respond quickly to emergency service calls.