| SEWER PERMITS/CONNECTION FEES The Sewer Department can advise you as to the availability of sanitary sewer service for your property. If sanitary sewers are available you will need to obtain a permit to connect. This permit must be taken by your contractor who possesses the proper plumber's licensing. In addition, a connection charge may be required if a sanitary sewer assessment on the property has not previously been paid. The connection charge represents a proportionate share of the investment the Town has made in the general benefit of the sanitary sewer system. Please contact the Sewer Department whenever a connection to the sanitary sewer system is planned. Permit Fees: $15.00 Connection Fees: Property Frontage x Current Assessment Rate ($76.98 effective 1/24/05) Example: Mr. & Mrs. Smith wish to connect to the sanitary sewer. The Sewer Department has determined that no previous sanitary sewer assessment has been paid. Therefore, a connection charge is due. Land records determine that the frontage of the property is 150'. The current assessment rate is $76.98. The connection fee due is calculated as follows: 150' x $76.98 = $11,547.00 If applicable, any connection fees must be paid before a permit to connect to the sanitary sewer is issued. Property owners are responsible for hiring a contractor to make the connection. The Town does not offer this service. If it is necessary that the contractor dig within the Town's right-of-way, the contractor must be licensed with the Town. We invite you to visit our Engineering Department page for more information on road excavations and contractor licensing. Notice to Contractors: Contractors are required to give 24 hours notice when requesting an inspection. Please contact your inspector directly. Return to Sewer Department Home Page |