{"id":46,"date":"2013-11-22T19:14:53","date_gmt":"2013-11-22T19:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2026-10-15T09:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T16:28:14","slug":"sewer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/sewer\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Sewer Division consists of the sewer system located within the City.&nbsp; The expenses of the Division are fully funded by revenue from user fees.<\/p>\n<h3>Sewer Service Questions<\/h3>\n<p>For service to a parcel within the City&#8217;s boundary lines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With an existing\/new connection, please contact the Utility Department at 509.248.0434.<\/li>\n<li>Without an existing connection or uncertain of sewer availability, please contact the Public Works Administration Office at 509.225.3524.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What To Do If There Is A Sewer Backup<\/h3>\n<p>If you experience a sewer backup, follow these directions <strong>promptly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>If a dishwasher, washing machine, shower, bathtub, toilet or other water fixture is operating, shut all off immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Call the Public Works Department immediately; 509.225.3524, 509.248.0434, 509.248.0432 during business hours OR call 509.248.0430 after-hours &amp; holidays.<\/li>\n<li>The City&#8217;s Wastewater crew will check to make sure the City&#8217;s main lines are not plugged, therefore saving you the cost of calling a plumber.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When a blockage in the sewer main occurs our Wastewater crew will handle the problem; if the blockage is in the property owner&#8217;s side service the City crew will inform the property owner and\/or tenant immediately and the owner and\/or tenant may elect at that time to contact a plumber to clear the blockage at their own expense.<\/p>\n<p>If you incur property damage and the sewer back-up was in the City main line please contact the Finance &amp; Administration Department at 509.248.0432 for further assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>New Sewer Connection<\/h3>\n<p>To connect to the City&#8217;s sewer system, a completed application is required with full payment due prior to any connection.&nbsp; Please contact the Utility Department, at 509.248.0434, if you have any questions regarding a new connection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/SEWER-SERVICE-REQUIREMENTS-022122.pdf\">Sewer Service Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/SEWER-SERVICE-APPLICATION-042122.pdf\">Sewer Service Application<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/EXHIBIT-1-SEWER-BENEFIT-AREA-A.pdf\">Exhibit 1 Sewer Benefit Area A<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/EXHIBIT-2-SEWER-BENEFIT-AREA-B.pdf\">Exhibit 2 Sewer Benefit Area B<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/EXHIBIT-3-PIONEER-ST-SEWER-STUB.pdf\">Exhibit 3 Pioneer Street Sewer Stub<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sewer Collection Maps<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/Sewer-Map-2026.pdf\">Sewer Map &#8211; 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rates<\/h3>\n<p>For information regarding Sewer rates, please click the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/wa\/union_gap\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=MUNICIPAL_CODE_TIT12WASE_CH12.08SECHRA_12.08.020SERACL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sewer Rates<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sewer Developer Standards<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/sewer\/sewer-developer-standard-part-1-of-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-807\">Sewer Developer Standards 1 of 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/sewer\/sewer-developer-standard-part-2-of-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-808\">Sewer Developer Standards 2 of 2<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><small>Do Not Flush<\/small><\/h3>\n<p>There is some confusion of what the &#8220;Do Not Flush&#8221; list looks like?<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s much easier to tell you what you should flush, than what you shouldn&#8217;t!&nbsp; <em><strong>The only things you should EVER flush down the toilet are:&nbsp; Toilet Paper, Urine and Fecal Matter.&nbsp; <\/strong><\/em>Unfortunately, people often think it is okay to flush items, <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">which belong on the &#8220;Do Not Flush&#8221; list<\/span>, because the packaging may have the words &#8220;flushable&#8221;, &#8220;disposable&#8221;, etc. and that adds to the confusion.&nbsp; Those items actually should NOT be flushed down the toilet but placed in your garbage container.&nbsp; <span style=\"color: #000000\">Click on the following link&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/SEWER-DO-NOT-FLUSH-FINAL-LONG-VERSION-051220.pdf\">Do Not Flush Flyer<\/a>&nbsp; for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sewer Operation &amp; Maintenance<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Never put any of the following materials into sinks, toilets or drains:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Glass, metal, wood, seafood shells<\/li>\n<li>Diapers, socks, rags or cloth of any kind<\/li>\n<li>Plastic objects (toys, eating utensils, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Any strong chemical, toxic, caustic, or poisonous substance<\/li>\n<li>Degreasing solvents<\/li>\n<li>Any explosive or flammable material<\/li>\n<li>Gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, paint thinner or antifreeze<\/li>\n<li>Lubricating oil or grease<\/li>\n<li>Cooking fat (lard, oil, grease)<\/li>\n<li>Hair clippings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>These materials may clog your home system or create unsafe conditions in your lines, thus causing additional expense to all involved.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Wastewater Information<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/ORDINANCE-NO-2565-GRAYSCALE-100-PART-1-OF-2.pdf\">Wastewater Pre-Treatment Ordinance No. 2565 Part 1 of 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/ORDINANCE-NO-2565-GRAYSCALE-100-PART-2-OF-2.pdf\">Wastewater Pre-Treatment Ordinance No. 2565 Part 2 of 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/ORDINANCE-NO-2717.pdf\">Wastewater Pre-Treatment Ordinance No.&nbsp;2717<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uniongapwa.gov\/public-works\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/FOG-FAT-OIL-GREASE-HAND-OUT-071712.pdf\">Hand-Out;&nbsp;F.O.G. 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