Development Services FAQs
When do I need to obtain a sewer permit?
You must obtain a sewer permit:
- Anytime you are modifying an existing sewer line that is outside of the building.
- If you are installing a new sewer line and connecting to sewer.
In addition, if you are changing the use of your building, additional sewer connection fees may be required.
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How much will it cost to connect to sewer?
The cost to connect to sewer varies depending on property location and type of use. Connection fees consist of several different parts, some or all of which may be due prior to connection of your property. These include:
- permit fees
- the General Facilities Charge (GFC)
- the Regional Facilities Charge (RFC)
- a Local Facilities Charge (LFC)
- or a Latecomer Reimbursement Charge
View Connection,
Permit, & Inspection Fees (pdf, 24K)
These fees do not include any work that would need to be done on your property, such as laying pipe from a house to the public sewer, or abandoning the current septic system. In addition, if the sewer is not immediately adjacent to your property, construction costs within the public right-of-way may be necessary.
To learn more about these fees or to inquire about a specific property, complete a Connection Fee Quote form or contact Chris Hodnefield, Engineering Technician, at (360) 993-8813.
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Do you recommend any side sewer contractors to do my onsite installation?
We do not recommend side sewer contractors; we only have lists of contractors who have been placed on small works rosters for certain District projects. For more information, please contact Chris Hodnefield, Engineering Technician, at (360) 993-8813.
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How do I find out whether sewer service is currently available to my property?
Sewer availability depends on many factors and is subject to the location of the property. To find out information related to sewer service for your property, please complete a Sewer Availability Form. The information will be submitted electronically, and we will contact with pertinent information. Alternately, you can contact Chris Hodnefield, Engineering Technician, at (360) 993-8813.
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How do I get sewer as-builts for a particular area?
The District maintains an archive containing information on the sewer system in our service area. You can complete the As-Built Request Form detailing what information you are looking for, or you can contact Chris Hodnefield, Engineering Technician, at (360) 993-8813.
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How much will it cost to review and inspect a sewer installation?
Fees vary based on the type and extent of development. If you have questions about fees and deposits for a current or potential development, please contact Chris Hodnefield, Engineering Technician, at (360) 993-8813.
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I am doing a commercial development. How much will I have to pay in connection fees?
Connection fee calculation methods for commercial businesses are set
forth in the Commercial
Flow Calculation Form (pdf, 199K). Fees are based on the type of
business and which treatment facility the waste will flow to. At a minimum,
each building must have paid for 1 ERU. You can complete the Connection
Fee Quote Form,
or you can contact Chris Hodnefield,
Engineering Technician, at (360) 993-8813.
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