Crockett Sanitary Department

Sewer service in Crockett is provided by the Crockett Sanitary Department.

For information on the Sewer Lateral Compliance policy, see our Lateral Compliance page.

For all matters concerning sewer service in Crockett, the correct number to call is always (510) 787-2992.

Our staff will respond quickly to all inquiries, complaints or reports of sewer problems. If no one is in the office when you call, a recording will give you an alternate emergency number for reporting a sewer overflow that day. That number will change from day-to-day, so be sure to always call 787-2992 first. Calling any other number will only slow down or prevent a response. NEVER use email to report a sewer overflow or to seek fast assistance!

History of the Sanitary Department

The Crockett-Valona Sanitary District (CVSD) was formed in 1953 pursuant to a petition from property owners of the towns of Crockett and Valona. District boundaries were fixed by resolution of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on June 23, 1953. CVSD was officially formed by resolution of the Board of Supervisors on August 25, 1953, following a public election held on August 18, 1953…

Pollution Prevention Program

The Crockett Sanitary Department and Port Costa Sanitary Department are dedicated to protecting our environment through improving water quality in the Carquinez Strait and San Francisco Bay. The following information is provided to you as part of our State-required "Waste Minimization Program" to control pollution at the source in an effort to protect water quality.

Services Provided

State law empowers a community services district to "collect, treat or dispose of sewage and wastewater in the same manner as a sanitary district" (Code Section 61100 of the Government Code). The latter is empowered to "acquire, construct, reconstruct, alter, enlarge, lay, renew, replace, maintain and operate such sewers, drains, septic tanks, and sewerage collection, outfall, treatment works and…

Real Property

The District owns and leases various property throughout Crockett and Port Costa to provide the public with sanitary sewer and receation services.

Partnership with C&H Sugar Company

By Joint Use Agreement signed in 1976, the District entered into a partnership with C&H Sugar Company for the joint treatment of industrial and municipal wastewater. By the terms of this agreement, C&H Sugar Co. accepted full responsibility for operation of the Joint Treatment Plant, along with maintenance, improvements, and regulatory reporting. The District retained no responsibility in these…

Service Contract With West County Wastewater

Since 1974, the District has contracted with the West County Wastewater District for a variety of services. WCWD provides routine maintenance, repairs and emergency response for the District's two pumping stations and the old plant facilities, and they recommend capital replacements and improvement projects to the Crockett Sanitary Department. WCWD also provides routine maintenance and emergency…

Financial Stability

The Crockett Sanitary Department receives the majority of its revenue for operations, maintenance, replacement and capital improvements from sewer service charges to its customers. A lesser amount is received from property taxes. Other revenue sources include grants, loans, capacity charges, interest on invested reserves, cost recovery and miscellaneous fees.

Standard Specifications

The Standard Specifications for sewering shall govern requirements, design, and all work in connection with sewer construction and/or projects financed by private individuals within the jurisdiction of the Crockett Community Services District of Contra Costa County, California.

Sewer System Management Plan

The Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) has been prepared in compliance with requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ, to replace Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ.
On July 7, 2005, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) issued a letter to the San Francisco Bay Region (Region 2) sewer collection system agencies that required the agencies to prepare an…

Crockett Sewer Use Fees

New connections to the Crockett sewer system is $2,425. See attached for additional fees and information.

Sewer Lateral Compliance Ordinance

In 2007, the District adopted Ordinance No. 07-1 requiring property owners to obtain a "Certificate of Compliance" for their sanitary sewer laterals prior to the sale of their property.

Licenses & Permits

Permits
The Crockett Sanitary Department and Port Costa Sanitary Department require permits for any repair, modification, or new construction of sanitary sewers within the District. Permits must be…

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