Sewer and Reclaimed Water Utility
Washoe County Development Services Engineering Team is responsible for reviewing and approving new sewer and/or reclaimed water service to ensure the integrity of public infrastructure and public safety. Washoe County provides services for unincorporated Washoe County and portions of the City of Reno and City of Sparks.
Establishing new service is efficiently completed by submitting an application early in the permitting process, ideally at the same time as building permits for new development, improvements to a current property (tenant improvements) or the creation of a new subdivision or commercial facility.
Applications and Information
The below applications and instructions are for new sewer services for new construction and improvements. Applications include instructions and additional details.
- Sewer Utility Tap Permit Application updated 6/13/2023
- Sewer Utility Tenant Improvement Application updated 06/13/2023
- Reclaimed Water Utility Tap Permit Application updated 3/31/2023
Standards, Guidelines and Regulations
- Sewer rates and charges are described in Ordinance No. 1713.
- Washoe County reclaimed water rates and charges are adopted in Ordinance No. 1535.
- Septic to Sewer Conversion Workflow (PDF)
- Sewer Facilities Design Standards (PDF) updated 3/2017
- Reclaimed Water Design Standards (PDF) updated 4/2023
- Waste Water Lift Station Standards (PDF) updated 2/2021
- Reclaimed Water Dedicated Connection Notes (PDF)
- Low Pressure Sanitary Sewer Design Standards (PDF) updated 9/2024
Contact Information
Sewer and Reclaimed Water Services - Land Development Services (Utility Engineering)
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (775) 328-2040
Email: engineering@washoecounty.gov