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How to pay your water and sewer bill
You may mail your payment to the District's Administrative Offices at 6723 S 124th St., Seattle, WA 98178. In-person payments are also accepted at this location between 7:30am and 4:00pm. For your convenience, an after-hours drop box is located at the southwest corner of the building, adjacent to the flag pole.
We accept the following forms of payment: Cash, Check, Money Order, MasterCard and Visa.
Please do not leave cash payments in the drop-box.
Auto Pay is also available for your convenience. With Auto Pay, you can save on postage, pay your bill even when you're out of town, and never have to worry about your payment getting lost in the mail. You will still receive a bi-monthly bill regularly. Then, on the due date, the total balance due will be automatically deducted from your checking account. The payment will show on your bank statement as a regular transaction. To sign-up, complete and return an Auto Pay Authorization form along with a voided check. Upon receipt of the above items, a prenote will be sent to your bank to verify your account information. That's it! Your next bill will be paid via automatic withdrawal.
Download an Auto Pay Authorization form
Delinquencies
Bills are delinquent if not received by the due date. Delinquent accounts are subject to late penalties, service charges, disconnection and or property lien. Need help?
How Can I Get Help with My Bill?
Turn-offs and Property Liens
Accounts that are over 60-days delinquent will generate a Past Due Notice. If we do not receive payment by the due date on the Past Due Notice, you will be mailed a Shut-Off Notice or a Property Lien Notice. A water shut off date or lien filing date will be indicated on this notice. It is extremely important that you note this final date as no further notices will be given. If payment is not received by 9:00 a.m. on the due dated indicated, water will be shut off to your property or a property lien will be filed. Additional Charges of $50 for accounts scheduled for water turn off or a Lien Filing Fee of $85 will be levied on the account. Water service will not be restored or the property lien will not be released until the past due portion of the account and the added fees have been paid in full.
Inherited Balances from Previous Owners
Unlike other utilities, Water and Sewer charges are associated with the property rather than with the occupant who incurs the charges. Although a Final Bill is generated for the previous owner, if left unpaid, this responsibility is inherited by the new property owner (RCW 57.08.080).
Discounted rates for Senior and Disabled Customers
To qualify, you or your spouse must be low-income, 62 years of age or older, or on SSI Disability. Your maximum gross income must not exceed $27,250 if single, and $31,150 for 2+ person households. Annual renewal is required.
Download a Rate Discount form
Leak Adjustments
Leaks that occur on the customer side of the meter are the property owner's responsibility to repair. However, you may be eligible for a one-time partial adjustment to your water bill. Adjustments will be calculated on the difference between the wholesale and retail water rate of the excess (above average) water consumption for the billing period in which the leak occurred. ***No Toilet Leaks will be considered***
Download a Leak Adjustment form
Vacancy Rate
Is your property going to be temporarily vacant for a long period of time? If so, you may qualify for the District's Vacancy Rate. Click on the link below for more information and to download the application form.
Download a Vacancy Rate Application form
Bi-Monthly Water and Sewer Rates
The rates, fees, charges and penalties for water and sewer connections, service and related service items, are established primarily on a cost of service basis. Cost of service rates allocate costs to single family, commercial and multi-family customer classes based on the demand they place on the water and sewer systems. Rates are in effect as of January 1, 2008.
| 2008 RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES | | Monthly Water Meter Charge | | Single Family Residential (SFR) | SFR Discount | | 5/8 x 3/4 | $11.28 | $7.54 | | 1 | $26.54 | $17.28 | | 1 1/2" | $52.00 | $35.19 |
| | Bi-Monthly Volume Blocks (SFR) | | 0 - 800 cf | $2.50 per 100 cubic feet | | 900 - 1200 cf | $3.17 per 100 cubic feet | | 1300 - 2400 cf | $4.00 per 100 cubic feet | | Over 2400 cf | $5.06 per 100 cubic feet |
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| 2008 NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES | | Monthly | Bi-Monthly Volume Blocks per 100 cubic feet (ccf) | | Meter Size | Meter Charge | Usage Threshold | Commercial | Institutional | Multi-Family | | 5/8" X 3/4 | $18.02 | 0-12ccf | $3.21 | $3.21 | $3.21 | | | >12ccf | $3.81 | $5.41 | $3.97 | | 1 | $43.40 | 0-30ccf | $3.21 | $3.21 | $3.21 | | | >30ccf | $3.81 | $5.41 | $3.97 | | 1 1/2 | $85.68 | 0-60ccf | $3.21 | $3.21 | $3.21 | | | >60ccf | $3.81 | $5.41 | $3.97 | | 2 | $136.44 | 0-96ccf | $3.21 | $3.21 | $3.21 | | | >96ccf | $3.81 | $5.41 | $3.97 | | 3 | $271.87 | 0-192ccf | $3.21 | $3.21 | $3.21 | | | >192ccf | $3.81 | $5.41 | $3.97 | | 4 | $424.01 | 0-300ccf | $3.21 | $3.21 | $3.21 | | | >300ccf | $3.81 | $5.41 | $3.97 | | 6 | $846.91 | 0-600ccf | $3.21 | $3.21 | $3.21 | | | >600ccf | $3.81 | $5.41 | $3.97 |
| WATER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS (New or Upgrade) | | Meter | Same Side | With Crossing (>50ft) | | 5/8" X 3/4 | $1,800.00 | $2,150.00 | | 1 | $2,000.00 | $2,350.00 | Charges for meters/services larger than one inch shall be determined by the District on a time and materials basis.
Crossings greater than 50 feet shall have additional charges as determined by the District.
There will be an installation charge of $250.00 per meter for developer-installed 5/8 X 3/4 services. The installation charge of developer-installed meters larger than 5/8 X 3/4 shall be determined by the District. All materials used by the developer, and installation thereof, shall be approved by the District. |
| WATER CAPITAL FACILITY CHARGES | | Meter | Local | Regional | Total | | 5/8" X 3/4 | $3,708 | $5,674 | $9,382 | | 1 | $9,269 | $14,185 | $23,454 | | 1 1/2 | $18,538 | $28,370 | $46,908 | | 2 | $29,661 | $69,372 | $99,033 | | 3 | $59,323 | $90,784 | $150,107 | | 4 | $92,692 | $141,850 | $234,542 | | 6 | $185,384 | $283,700 | $469,084 | | 8 | $296,614 | $453,920 | $750,534 |
| WATER AVAILABILITY CERTIFICATES | | Single Family | $30.00 | | Multi-Family & Commercial | $60.00 plus costs |
| 2008 SEWER RATES | | Monthly Rates | | Single Family
Residential (SFR) | SFR Discount | Commercial | Multi-Family | | King County DNR | $27.95 | $27.95 | | | | District | $22.70 | $10.31 | | | | Total Fee | $50.65 | $38.26 | | | | Volume Rate per 100cf | | | $7.71 | $7.71 |
| SEWER AVAILABILITY CERTIFICATES | | Single Family | $30.00 | | Multi-Family & Commercial | $60.00 plus costs |
| SIDE SEWER PERMITS | | Non-Right of Way Connection | | Repair (less than 15 feet) | $100.00 | | New or Repair (greater than 15 feet) | | Single Family | $250.00 | | Multi-Family | $250.00 first unit, plus $10.00 per additional unit | | Commercial | $250.00 plus $.02 per sq. ft. structure | | Right of Way Connection | | Non-Right of Way Connection charges apply, plus King County Right of Way Permit and Inspection charges |
| SEWER LOCAL FACILITIES CHARGES | | Meter Size | Amount | | 5/8 X 3/4 | $3,175 | | 1 | $7,936 | | 1 1/2 | $15,873 | | 2 | $25,396 | | 3 | $50,793 | | 4 | $79,393 | | 5 | $158,727 | | 6 | $253,963 |
This page does not reflect a complete listing of the Districts established rates, charges, policies and procedures for water and sewer services and connections. Certain properties, depending on location, may be subject to additional costs and connection requirements.
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