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 ($58.45 effective
                          11/10/08)
     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 $58.45.  The connection fee due is calculated as
                     follows:   150' x $58.45= $8,767.50

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.
 

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