Common on older lots in Deschutes River Woods, Tumalo and south county. Here is the order of calls.
No showers, laundry or flushing. Every gallon goes into a tank that is already full.
A DEQ-licensed septic pumper empties the tank today. We pump portable toilets, not septic tanks.
A standard unit is on the driveway the same day inside Bend. No emergency fee before noon.
If the well is also down, a 22-gallon station covers hand washing for the week.
Deschutes County permits the new system; the unit renews every 28 days until you call. (541) 208-0264.