For rates and fees we refer to ordinance 9 and 10 of the governing board of Summerland Sanitary District. Click on the links below for viewing:

Ordinance 9
Ordinance 10

New Connections

Property owners desiring sewer service for new construction, second units, additions, septic system conversion or other forms of development should contact the District to obtain specific instructions and guidelines. The process is often facilitated by meeting with District staff in person to discuss your project early in the process. To arrange a meeting or to obtain information about the process, please call the District office.

Capital Recovery Fee
A Capital Recovery Fee is levied to connect to the District's sanitary sewer system. This fee is charged to recover the cost of providing capacity in both the collection system and the treatment facility.

Annexation Required
If a property is not already within the District's legal service area boundary, the property owner will be required to undertake annexation proceedings. This is a formal boundary change process administered by the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). Please contact the District to obtain information and requirements for annexation. District staff will typically work with applicants to navigate this process.

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Permits and Construction Standards
The Summerland Sanitary District inspects the construction and repair of all public and private sewers lines within its service area. A permit is required from the District when sewer line construction includes connecting or modifying the sewer mainline, or when rehabilitation work is performed. All work must be constructed in compliance with the District’s construction standards which can be obtained from the District’s office along with required permits. Please keep in mind that permits and guidelines from other agencies are separate from those imposed by the Sanitary District.

Helpful Hints

These are some steps you can take to maintain your sewer line in optimum condition:

• Don't pour grease down your drains. Dispose of grease with your trash.
• Don't flush items that don’t belong down the toilet, such as large bulky items (diapers, rags, etc.) Many of the "disposable wipes" and similar products can contribute to sewer backups.
• Identify the location of your sewer line cleanouts (access points) to your sewer line and keep them accessible in case a plumber needs to access them. Typically, they are near the house in a landscaped area or driveway.
• If you have chronic root problems, one possible solution is to remove the trees and/or plants that may be the culprit(s).