Overview

The City of Sequim operates and maintains water and sewer utility enterprises. The drinking water system consists of 2,347 connections, six wells, Ranney collector system, four reservoirs, 543 fire hydrants and 72 miles of water lines. The sewer system includes 2,519 connections, 4 sewer lift stations, 73 miles of sewer line and a Class A Water Reclamation Facility.

For information on utility rates and payments go to Finance/Utility Billing.

The key goals of the Water and Sewer Utilities are to:

  • Provide residential and commercial customers with superior customer service
  • Supply safe drinking water
  • Furnish a safe and reliable sewer collections system
  • Comply with all state and federal requirements and regulations
  • Encourage water conservation by drinking water customers
  • Maintain a state-of-the-art Water Reclamation Facility (WRF)
  • Promote the use of Reclaimed Water
  • Fund stormwater programs since infiltration of stormwater helps recharge groundwater and wells, and because stormwater entering the sewer system is illegal and needs to be managed 
  • Continue operator and collections staff training and Safety Programs
  • Review and adjusts rates if needed
  • Maintain and follow a 6-year capital improvement plan (CIP)

The City's utility services continue to improve and expand while maintaining customer service, water quality, and water sustainability as well as safe, reliable collection and treatment of wastewater. Additionally, the City continues to produce 100% Class "A" Reclaimed Water and Class “A” EQ Biosolids and investigate uses of these products  regionally. 

The production of Reclaimed Water is key to drinking water conservation in the city, and there is potential for expanded use of this valuable resource.  Learn more about water conservation.

Funding

The Water & Sewer Utilities each maintain a separate enterprise fund for operations, maintenance, and administration and one for capital outlays. These are funded primarily from user charges (rates) for the sale of water and provision of sewer services. General facility fees charged for new connections to the water and sewer systems are primarily used for capital outlay projects needed to serve growth.

For more information please contact the Public Works Department at 360-683-5062.