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The Wastewater Program handles the maintenance and repair of the City's storm drain and sewer systems. The City maintains 287 miles of City-owned sewer lines and 9 sewer lift stations. The Wastewater crews are responsible for detecting and correcting major problems. As needed, the crews respond to and repair storm water systems and City sewage systems. In the event of a storm, the Wastewater Division maintains catch basins and responds to complaints and concerns regarding floods.

Sewer Fees

Fees are charged on water usage measured in 100 cubic feet (CCF for a billing unit) and a fixed monthly charge. The rate table below became effective January 1, 2023. Please see the Prop 218 notice here.

Flushing anything that’s not human waste or toilet paper, especially wipes and paper towels, causes issues at wastewater treatment plants. These wipes cannot be disposed of in the toilet. Our sewage systems use gravity and water to move waste through the pipes and cannot handle items that don’t break quickly down as toilet paper does. Wipes, even those labeled “flushable,” will not break down in sewer lines and should never be flushed. Clogged sewer lines can create sewer spills into our waterways and harm the wildlife and people who call our community home, not to mention causing plumbing backups and headaches for you at home. We can all do our part to protect public health and the environment by only flushing human waste, and toilet paper, down the drain.

Make sure wipes and paper towels are properly disposed of in the trash and kept out of the sewer system. When we keep our sewer systems clean, our water will stay clean, too!

Private Property Sewer Lateral

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