Wastewater Comprehensive Plan Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Wastewater Comprehensive Plan? How will the Wastewater Comprehensive Plan be used by the District? What is the District's policy for providing sewers to our area? How is sewering of unsewered areas prioritized? How can I give my opinion on sewer service expansion? Where can I get information on upcoming sewer projects? Are existing sewer customers paying for sewers that serve new growth? Will this plan lead to more growth? Where is the "Urban Area" of the District and how did it get to be Urban? What are Sanitary Sewers? What is the difference between Sewer & Septic systems? What is the conceptual sewer layout? What is a sewer basin? Why are sewers installed? How does the District decide when to install sewers? How does the District decide where to install sewers? How does the District design new sewer systems? Will Wastewater facilities impact wetlands, streams, or other sensitive areas? Does the District treat the sewage it collects? Where is the sewage treated and disposed? Is the District planning to put sewers into my neighborhood? I want to connect to sewers, but they are not installed in my neighborhood. How can I get sewers installed? If sewers are installed in my neighborhood, am I required to connect? I am going to build a new house, do I need to connect to sewer? I am going to remodel my house, do I need to connect to sewer? My house will be difficult to sewer by gravity piping. How will I get service? Can I get District sewer service, but continue to obtain water from my own well? What is a Future Sewer Connection Agreement, and do I need one? How much does sewer service cost? Can I connect my roof and footing drains into the sewer system? How leaky are the District's sewers and what is the District doing about it? What is the District's policy on odor control? I have a septic system, where can I get information on how to take care of my septic system?
