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1. My septic tank works fine, so why do I have to connect to the sewer system?
2. What happens if I do not connect?
3. Can a contractor "mark-up" the cost of the sewer connection permit?
4. Can I do the sewer work myself?
5. Can I drain my swimming pool into the sewer?
6. Can I have a RV dump on my parcel?
7. Can I pipe floodwater from my basement or foundation drains into the sewer?
8. Can I pipe the roof runoff into the sewer?
9. Can I put a floor drain in my shop / garage and connect it to the sewer?
10. Can my next-door neighbor and I share a common trench with our sewer pipes?
11. Does my septic tank have to be removed?
12. How should I go about hiring a side sewer contractor?
13. How long is a sewer permit good for?
14. How much does it cost for a contractor to connect my property to sewer?
15. I have a large enough parcel to subdivide. What are the sewer service requirements?
16. What does a sewer connection permit cost?
17. What happens if I do not have the money to connect?
18. When do I have to complete my connection to the sewer system?
19. Where is my sewer connection (stub)?
20. Why do I need a permit to connect to the sewer?
21. Why does the monthly sewer service fee keep going up?
22. Will Spokane County complete my sewer connection for me?

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1. When is my monthly bill due?
2. Where do I mail my payment?
3. How do I change my address for my sewer bill?
4. When are the monthly sewer bills mailed?
5. What are the current sewer charges and rates?
6. What is a Reduced Rate Residence?
7. What is a Sewer Service Fee?
8. How is the monthly Operation and Maintenance charge calculated?
9. What is Operation and Maintenance?
10. What is a prepayment period for the Capital Facilities Rate?
11. What is a Capital Facilities Rate?
12. What is a General Facilities Charge?
13. What is an Equivalent Residential Unit?
14. How is my payment credited to my account?
15. What happens if I don't pay my monthly sewer bill?
16. Whose responsibility is it to make payments?

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1. What number do I call for a sewer spill, backup, or other sewer-related emergency?
2. How do I report a noisy or missing manhole lid?
3. There is water coming out of a storm drain lid or the catch basin is clogged on my street. Who do I call?
4. I have requested a utility locate. When will the sewer lines be marked?
5. Can I dump automotive, household chemicals or other materials down the drain?
6. How do I report a blown toilet?
7. Why do blown toilets happen?
8. How often are the sanitary sewer main lines cleaned?
9. My sewer service line is broken or blocked. Who is responsible?
10. My basement was flooded with sewage. Who is responsible for cleaning it up?
11. I can smell sewage in or around my home. What causes this?
12. Why can’t I flush ‘flushable’ wipes?
13. How often are the sewer main lines inspected?
14. My wedding ring was flushed down the toilet. Can the County get it back?
15. How do I request a pre-pave sewer inspection?
16. What if there is a dead deer in the road?
17. How can I find out what water district I am in?

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1. Who operates the North County and Valley transfer stations?
2. What are the locations and hours of operation for the transfer stations?
3. What are the current fees at the transfer stations?
4. What can I bring to the Spokane County Transfer Stations?
5. What can I recycle at the transfer stations?
6. How do I receive curbside garbage and recycling pickup?
7. How can I get a commercial account at the North County or Valley Transfer Station?

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1. What time is the Water Resource Center open?
2. Can I drop in or do I need to schedule a time to visit the Water Resource Center?
3. Can educators/teachers bring classes to the Water Resource Center?
4. Return to Environmental Services Home Page
5. Go to Water Resource Center Home Page
6. I want to find information about an existing water well. Can you help me?
7. How do I find a list of Spokane area drinking water providers or locate my drinking water provider?

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1. How do I find a list of Spokane area drinking water providers or locate my drinking water provider?
2. I want to find information about an existing water well. Can you help me?
3. What is the APA Fee I see on my property taxes?
4. What projects is Spokane County Water Resources currently working on?