About Us

While working together on development projects throughout California, Blue Miller (contractor), Terry Craven (engineer) and Kim Clark (developer) saw a growing demand for better ways to treat residential and commercial wastewater.

Blue, Terry and Kim founded ESS to provide quality wastewater treatment for site conditions that preclude the use of conventional septic tanks and drain fields. ESS uses proven methods of aerobic treatment that were originally developed for municipal wastewater treatment plants and engineers them for private use.  We are extremely proud to be able to introduce these systems,  they are relatively inexpensive, easy to maintain and yet provide a very high level of protection for California’s limited groundwater resources. ESS is the premier alternative septic design/build firm servicing Lake county, Napa County , Sonoma County, Mendocino County and Marin County.

                            

       

                         

The ESS Team

Blue Miller of Engineered Septic Systems of Northern CaliforniaBlue Miller

Blue has been licensed as a General Engineering Contractor and a General Building Contractor in California since 1977. He is a certified installer of underground storage tanks, piping, pumps and computer controls and he is a certified inspector for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For more than 45 years Blue has been involved in virtually all aspects of building and utility construction. He is known and respected as a contractor who takes pride in his work and he has a solid reputation for honesty, integrity and professional workmanship.

Terry Craven of Engineered Septic Systems of Northern CaliforniaTerry Craven, P.E.

Terry is a professional engineer with registrations in civil engineering, environmental engineering and geotechnical engineering. Terry has worked for Kleinfelder as the regional chief engineer for over ten years and he has more than 35 years of experience with sewage and septic infrastructure throughout California, Oregon and Washington. With a B.S. and a Masters degree from Stanford University in geotechnical engineering, Terry has performed soil and groundwater assessments on well over 2000 sites. Terry’s professional career is guided by four principles: do great work; treat everyone well; make the world a better place, and love what you do. You are not going to find a more qualified engineer for your project.

Kim Clark of Engineered Septic Systems of Northern CaliforniaKim Clark

Kim is a real estate attorney, broker and developer. As a graduate of Princeton University and the UC Berkeley School of Law, Kim has over 45 years of experience with hundreds of commercial and residental real estate projects in California, Nevada and Hawaii. In 2003, Kim organized Solar Housing Corporation to develope manufactured homes utilizing "grid-connected" solar electric systems, and at the age of 70, Kim is still an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Kim’s goal for ESS is to provide clients with prompt, friendly and professional service.

                       

Josh is the Project Manager for ESS. A graduate in Political Science from UC San Diego, Josh works with local Health Departments on regulatory issues and is the head of permitting, marketing and project development. Josh believes in cultivating positive long term relationships with homeowners, regulators and others in the industry to establish environmentally conscious, yet pro-growth policies for Northern California.