Sewer

The City of Dixon owns and operates the sewer collection system and sewer treatment facility (also known as Wastewater Treatment Facility- WWTF) as a municipal.  The City’s enterprise manages the sewer collections system from the connection of the sewer later at the sewer main (e.g. wye) to the WWTF located south of town.  All laterals are responsivity of the property owner to maintain.  The Engineering/Utilities Department does not manage or keep records of the sewer laterals.  

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
• Fats, Roots, Oils & Grease/Private Sewer Laterals

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)

Wastewater Discharge Permit

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

Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP)

Sewer Collections System Master Plan (SCSMP)