Yesterday, the Whatcom County Council discussed a proposal from the health department for a fee to pay for more strict enforcement of septic system inspection laws.
County Councilman Sam Crawford says he still questions the need for a new fee.
Currently, septic system owners who ignore state and county inspection laws never pay into the county's septic system inspection program.
The new proposal would charge a $19 yearly fee for all septic system owners that would be added to their property tax bills.
