Sewer

Environmental Services Building is temporarily closed
Planning and Public Works Department - Sewer Division can be reached during business hours by calling
(253) 798-4020 or email at pcsewer@piercecountywa.gov. Sewer bills can still be dropped off at the payment box located at the front entrance to the Environmental Services Building.

Economic relief for Pierce County sewer customers is now available
County Council passes Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-44 to suspend late fees and/or interest and charging commercial customers based on actual, not estimated, water use for 90 days following the March 6, 2020 emergency declaration. An additional 90-day extension was granted as of June 4, 2020. Please contact Customer Billing Services with questions at (253) 798-4020.
Do not flush disinfecting wipes and paper towels down toilet – throw away instead

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In the Spotlight



Unified Sewer Plan Kick-Off!


Starting in July, the Sewer Division will kick-off a major update to the Unified Sewer Plan, or USP for short. The USP is the Sewer Division’s comprehensive plan which guides project and program development over the next twenty years. Stay tuned for more details.


New Sewer Programs


New programs are now available to reduce upfront connection fees for new businesses and loan program options for commercial and residential customers connection to dry sewer lines.
Learn more here


Tour wastewater treatment plant from your desk


New online tour of Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant allows you to learn from any device. Follow the flow to learn how this newly updated facility treats wastewater and contributes to the overall health of the Puget Sound.

About the Sewer Division


The Sewer Division provides wastewater management, collection, and treatment services to large urban areas of Pierce County via a network of underground pipes, pump stations, manholes and the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. 

Learn more about the division

Take online tour of Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Phone:
(253) 798-4050

24-Hour Sewer Emergency: 
(253) 798-7000
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Closed all major holidays
Mailing Address:
9850 64th St. W
University Place, WA
98467-1078