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Reduce Stormwater Runoff

New development and redevelopment projects are required to comply with the State's General Permit regarding stormwater runoff. The city uses the Permit, City Engineering Standards, and California Stormwater Quality Association's Best Management Practices Handbook for reviewing projects for compliance with the permit.

Sewer Backups & Overflow

The City of Dixon maintains the sewer mains only. The service lateral to the main is the property owner’s maintenance responsibility.

• For emergencies or sewer related issues, call 707-676-3156
• If wastewater is flowing into the gutter or storm drain, immediately call dispatch at 707-678-7080
• For more info see the wastewater page

Salt / Sodium Reduction Information

• Residential Softener Ban- Sewer Ordinance 08-018 (PDF)
  • Call 707-678-7030 for more information.
  • Softener Ban - Request for Medical Exemption (PDF)

Sewer Rates / User Fee Information

• How your sewer bills are calculated (PDF)
• December 2013 Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Rate Increases (PDF)
• November 2013 Wastewater Rate Study (PDF)
• Wastewater User Rates: Resolution 14-061 (PDF)

Discharge Limits / Restrictions

• Sewer Ordinance 08-017 (PDF)

Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP)

• Wastewater Discharge Permit (PDF) / Wastewater Discharge Permit - Spanish (PDF)

Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade

• Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Installment Sale Agreement - Dixon Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project (PDF)

FOG, FROG & Private Sewer Laterals

Solano County Superior Court Decision July 22, 2015

Order Regarding Petition for Writ of Mandate (PDF)

Resources

• Check out the city's updated grading and stormwater control Municipal Code (PDF).
• Read helpful information regarding stormwater design for new development (LID).
• View a video about designing to reduce stormwater runoff.