Sewer

Sewer System Functions

The sewage system is the responsibility of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include maintaining the following:

  • 75 miles of sewer line
  • 7,320 feet of outfall pipe from the Water Reclamation Facility to the diffuser; 1,900 feet that is in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, at a depth of 53 feet
  • All pumps, equipment, and telemetry
  • State mandated monitoring and reports
  • Four lift stations
  • Wastewater Source Control Program 
  • Support operation of the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).

Sewer Smoke Testing

The Public Works Department annually performs tests using smoke of the sanitary sewers to find defects, breaks, leaks, and faulty connections in the sewer system.   Notification will be provided via a press release.

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  2. 2 Sewer crew tamping asphalt.jpg
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General Sewer Plan

The City of Sequim is updating its long-term planning strategy for the City’s sewer utility for the 6- and 20-year planning periods. The current General Sewer Plan was adopted by City Council on July 28, 2014.    

Funding 
Like the city’s Water Fund, the Wastewater Fund has an account for operations and maintenance and one for capital improvements. The same philosophy governs funding sources. Operations are funded through sewer user fees and system expansions are supported by general facility connection charges for all new users.

Report an Issue 
To report a sewer maintenance problem, please email the Public Works Department or call 360-683-5062 and include a description of the problem.