Land Development Engineering Utilities

Wastewater/Sewer Installation

Wastewater/Sewer Fees

The City of Modesto Council approved new wastewater capacity fees for residential and commercial development. The fee criteria became effective on August 1, 2007. The fees are based on land use which determines the estimated wastewater daily flow. The amount of daily flow is used to calculate wastewater fees. Other sewer fees such as the lateral charge based on lot frontage and a subtrunk fee may still apply.

 For a typical residential home, the following fees would be applicable

• • Waste Water Capacity Charge - $2643
  • Subtrunk Charge - $645
  • Lateral Charge - $33 per linear foot

To find the approximate wastewater fees for your proposed project, contact LDE at 209-341-4712, email LDEpermits@modestogov.com, or walk-in. 

Disclaimer

Any property located outside the city limits must obtain a Will Serve Letter and execute an Outside Service Agreement prior to connection.

Water Installations

Will Serve Process

For new City of Modesto sewer/water line installations.

 When a property lies outside City of Modesto limits, and within the City’s service area, a Will-Serve application is required when requesting approval to connect to City water or sewer. Allowing a connection to the existing system is determined based on sewer and/or water capacity and availability. The Will-Serve application should include a fire flow test (for water only please contact your local fire department).

Cost Share Program

For City of Modesto Sewer Cost Share Program (sewer repair).

 Per the City of Modesto Municipal Code section 5-6.309, each user shall be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of their sewer line from their property line out to the main in the street and/or alley. The Cost Share Program is set up to offer home owners financial assistance if repairs or maintenance are required for the sewer line located in the public right-of-way including street, sidewalk, or alley. The program reimburses 50% of the lowest of three licensed and approved plumber bid estimates for the final cost of the sewer line repair. The assistance is only for the portion of the sewer line located in the right-of-way and does not cover any sewer work on the property.

For more information on the Private Sewer Lateral Cost Share Program, please contact the program coordinator at 209-342-4712.

Fees

• Sewer Related Fees (PDF)
• Water Related Fees (PDF)

Will Serve Process

• Will Serve Request (PDF)

Cost Share Program (CSP)

• CSP Application (PDF)
• CSP Information (PDF)
• CSP Itemized Bid Estimate Form (PDF)
• CSP Release and Waiver (PDF)