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Connecting to Sewers

Valley View Sewer District has various charges that are assessed prior to connecting to sewers. These charges are for Permits, General Facilities Charge, System Facilities Charge, and Treatment Capacity Charges.

Charges and Fees

Right-of-Way Permits allow digging in the road or shoulder area. Side Sewer Permit fees cover the cost of the District Inspector's time for inspecting the connection to sewers.  The following prices apply.

 

 R.O.W Permit Fees  
City of Burien Right-of-Way $ 450.00
City of SeaTac Right-of-Way $ 350.00
King County Right-of-Way $ 475.00
City of Tukwila Right-of-Way $ 700.00

 

Side Sewer Permit Description Price
Single Family Residence Side Sewer Connection to the main line sewer. Includes two inspections $ 100.00
Private Pump Systems Connection to the main line sewer. Includes two inspections $ 150.00
Capping Disconnection from the main line sewer. Includes two inspections $ 70.00
Multiple Family Residence Side Sewer Connection to the main line sewer. Includes two inspections per building $100.00 1st Dwelling $ 10.00 Ea Additional Unit
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Connection to the main line sewer. Includes one inspection $ 50.00
Cap/Reconnect Disconnection/reconnection to the main line sewer. Includes three inspections $150.00
Repair Work that is done on the side sewer after installation. Includes one inspection $ 15.00
Commercial Connection to the main line sewer. Includes two inspections $0.05 per sq. ft of bldg. Minimum of $100.00
Additional Inspections Work that is being done on the side sewer during installation $ 50.00 Ea additional inspections

 

GENERAL FACILITIES CHARGES:

The General Facilities Charge (GFC) is a charge developed to cover a connecting party's equitable share of general facilities, which have not been, and will not be, fully funded through rates. Facilities which are covered by GFC's generally include pump station capacity, interceptor capacity, trunk lines, force mains, structures, District office, equipment, planning and planning documents, future facilities and other costs that benefit the District customers.

Residential and Residential Equivalents $850.00
Multi-family (per living unit) $680.00

Accessory dwelling unit (per unit) $680.00

Commercial: charge shall be determined by fixture count and/or estimated monthly flow converted to residential equivalents.

SYSTEM FACILITIES CHARGES:

The System Facilities Charge (SFC) is a charge to cover a connecting party's equitable fair share of the District's sewer lines and includes system maintenance, replacement and operation costs.

Frontage for Residential or Residential Equivalent
(subject to minimum charge) $37.00/sq.ft.
Residential or Residential Equivalent (Minimum Charge) $1,900.00
Multi-family (per living unit) $1,520.00

Commercial: charge shall be determined by fixture count and/or estimated monthly flow converted to residential equivalents.

METRO CAPACITY CHARGE:

The Metro Capacity Charge covers the costs to keep treatment facilities working properly. If a customer is in the Metro/King County flow area Metro/King County will bill the customer for the charge.

Valley View Sewer District collects a similar charge for the Southwest Suburban Sewer District and the Midway Sewer District.

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN SEWER DISTRICT CHARGES:

Single Family Residential $2,975.00
Multi-Family Residential
2 or more units (per unit) $1,874.00
Commercial (per ERU based on fixture count) Minimum $2,975.00
Commercial Charges based on water meter size

MIDWAY SEWER DISTRICT CHARGES:

Single Family Residential $1,700.00
Multi-Family Residential $1,700.00

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