Welcome to Douglas County Sewer District No. 1
Our goal is to provide our community with reliable wastewater collection and transmission services. We are committed to operate and maintain our facilities economically and safely while protecting the public health and the environment.
**Notice of Rate Increase**
Effective January 1, 2025 - rate will increase to $56.50* per ERU per month
*ERU is an abbreviation for “Equivalent Residential Unit”. A term we use to establish and plan for current sewer flows and future growth.
To break it down, an ERU is equal to 224 gallons of water/waste that comes from the average home into the sewers of the East Wenatchee area.
The new rate of $56.50*/month/ERU breaks down to approximately $1.89/day. For that $1.89/day you can take a shower, wash your clothes, prepare your food, wash your dishes, wash your dog or cat, clean your house, brush your teeth, mop the floors and on and on. Your Board of Commissioners and the DCSD staff continue to streamline and improve operations to minimize cost’s so we can continue to offer this reasonable and necessary service.
General Facility Charge (connection permit) will increase to $6,217.00* per unit plus a $100.00* inspection fee per structure.
*11.11% utility tax added to properties located in the city limits
(July 1, 2022) Today, the Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts (WASWD) recognizes the effective date of a new law that will benefit the environment, wastewater infrastructure, and residents throughout the state of Washington.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70A.525&full=true
The Responsible Flushing Alliance has more information about wipes disposal practices at
https://flushsmart.org