Residential Connection Options

The District provides information and assists homeowners that are interested in connecting their existing residential home to the sewer system. Since sewer availability depends on many factors and is subject to the location of existing sewer lines in relation to the property, District staff is available to discuss sewer options for your parcel.

If you would like to discuss sewer availability for a property, please contact Chris Hodnefield , Engineering Technician, at (360) 993-8813. Or, you can submit a request to check for sewer availability.

Some of the possible options used to bring sewer service to an area include:

Utility Local Improvement District
The procedure used to extend sewer service to a group of properties whereby all property owners share in the cost. The process is a formal State defined procedure. View the ULID brochure (pdf, 56K)

Local Facilities Charge Extension
The procedure used to extend sewer service to a group of properties whereby approximately 50% of the property owners support the project and are interested in connecting to sewer. The process is a formal District defined procedure. View the LFC brochure (pdf, 56K)

Costs

Property owners are responsible for the costs associated with bringing sewer to their property and connecting the home to the sewer system (which may include, but not limited to, plumbing costs and fees, decommissioning the septic tank and installing onsite sewer pipe). Financing options are available for portions of the costs to bring sewer to the property, connection fees, and side sewer construction costs.  

Still have questions?

If you would like more information concerning a Local Facilities Charge Extension or a Utility Local Improvement District, please contact Chris Hodnefield, Engineering Technician, at (360) 993-8813.