Phone 516-944-6100
Port Washington Water Pollution Control District
Regulations*
In the PWWPCD, property owners own and are responsible for the maintenance (and replacement, when necessary) of the building drain (house connection) from the structure to its point of connection to the sewer lateral in the street. Anytime your house connection is being worked on by a licensed and bonded plumber other than for cleaning (1) , you are required to obtain a permit from the District. The table below contains the fees associated with specific permits effective March 1st, 2022. The last increase was May 1, 2019.
Application to Connect
Single Family Dwelling.............................................$ 1,000
2-4 Family Dwelling.................................................. $ 1,250
5 Family or more and all Commercial Buildings...$ 2,000
Single Family Dwelling.............................................$ 750
2-4 Family Dwelling.................................................. $ 850
5 Family or more and all Commercial Buildings...$ 2,000
Application to alter, modify or repair existing service
Application to Disconnect
Single Family Dwelling.............................................$ 550
2-4 Family Dwelling.................................................. $ 750
5 Family or more and all Commercial Buildings...$ 1,250
Dye Test ....................... $250
Sewer Map Reproduction .................... $9 per sq foot
(1) A permit is not required when your building drain (house connection) is being cleaned by a plumber utilizing a snake or “roto-rooter” type device. However, prior to utilizing these services, it is advisable to call the District so we can verify that the main sewer lateral is clear and free of debris and not the cause of the sewage backup.
NOTICE: Attention is called to Penal Law, Sec 1918 requiring all persons excavating in existing streets give 72 hours prior notice to the Gas Distributing Utility or Agency.
*CALL BEFORE YOU DIG - ONE CALL PHONE # 1-800-272-4480
Connect/Disconnect
Combination Permit
Single Family Dwelling.............................................$ 1,275
2-4 Family Dwelling.................................................. $ 1,625
5 Family or more and all Commercial Buildings...$ 2,625
