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Charges and Fees
The District has established charges and fees for sewer service. The rate structure is based on the cost of providing sewer service to a residence. Non-residential rates reflect the typical amount and strength of wastewater.
The District also has some special fees for unusual circumstances. The fees are calculated based on the actual cost of service and reflect a fairness principle that the users pay for the impact that they cause on the sewer system.
Table of Rates
Sewer service charges are collected on the tax roll, under the heading "890 WVSD Sewer Sani/Storm." The sewer service charges for fiscal year 2011-12 are summarized below:
Residential Sewer Charges are Monthly Rate per Dwelling
| Classification | 2011-12 |
|---|---|
| Single Family | $25.99 |
| Multi-Family | $18.14 |
| Mobile Home | $18.14 |
Commercial, Institutional and Grouped Industries Based on Loading per Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF) of Wastewater Discharge
| Industry | Classification | 2011-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | ||
| Restaurant | $5.13 | |
| Hotel/Motel | $2.66 | |
| Gas Station - Repair | $2.84 | |
| Domestic Laundry | $2.33 | |
| Retail/Office/Misc. | $2.76 | |
| Institutional | ||
| Hospitals | $2.47 | |
| Schools | $3.11 | |
| Grouped Industries | ||
| Winery | $7.96 | |
| Printing Plants | $3.68 | |
| Machinery Manufacturing | $3.86 | |
| Electrical Equipment | $2.60 | |
| Film Service | $2.74 | |
| Plating Works | $2.49 | |
| Industrial Laundry | $5.19 | |
| Car Wash | $2.09 | |
How to Read Your Sewer Bill
The total sewer service charge appears on the property tax roll under code "890 WVSD Sewer Sani/Storm." All fees and charges, including sewer service, hillside surchage, storm drain fee, or SSAP payments (if any), are included as a lump sum in the 890 designation and are not itemized. District staff can provide a breakdown upon request.
Hillside Zone Fee
The District has established a Hillside Zone, which defines hillsides where sewers are at risk for failure due to land subsidence or erosion. The District collects a fee of $50 per year for every connected parcel in the zone and puts the funds in a restricted account for sewer repairs only in the zone. The hillside fee is collected on the tax roll along with the sewer service charges.
Storm Drain Maintenance Program
By agreement with the cities of Campbell, Los Gatos, and Monte Sereno, the District collects an additional surcharge to fund the West Valley Clean Water Program. The program is a joint effort of the cities and the District to comply with the requirements of the NPDES permit for urban runoff pollution control. The fees are approximately $20 for residential parcels; fees for commercial parcels are based on square footage. The fee is collected on the tax roll along with the sewer service charges. Call for details on your property.
