David Mitchell Septic Designer

David B. Mitchell, President

Licensed Washington State
On-Site Septic System Designer #5100137

Extensive experience in all aspects of the septic industry since 1989

  • Born in Anacortes, and graduated from burlington-Edison High School.

  • Starting in 1979, worked summer vacations for the family septic business as a laborer.  Guess you could say I started below ground level.

  • Earned a bachelors degree in Chemistry from Whitman College and an MBA from the University of Washington.

  • Returned to Skagit Valley to manage Northwest Septic, Inc. in 1989.

  • In 2000, started Mitchell Septic, Inc. focusing on septic system design.

  • Passed the Washington State Professional On-Site Wastewater Treatment System designer's test the first time it was offered (2001).

  • Extensive continuing education through WOSSA and independent research.

Dave can often be found in his garden, on a run, on a hike, on the golf course and/or with his wife and sons.  

dave shared his passion for running as head coach for cross country and assistant track coach at Mount Vernon High School.

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