Valparaiso City Utilities - Water Reclamation FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is my sewer bill calculated?

A: There is a base rate for sewer services based upon water meter size. Cost above the base rate is calculated by water usage. The wastewater collection system (Sewer Department) and wastewater treatment (Elden Kuehl Pollution Control Facility) are supported through sewer costs.

Q: What is considered a minimum bill for water and sewer?

The billing for water and sewer depends on the size of your water meter and your water consumption. Click here to view / print down our Minimum Bill Table.

Q: Do I have to tie into the city sewer system if I am on a septic system and there is a sewer main in front of my house?

A: No. The city does not require city residents to tie into the city sewer system if the resident's septic system is operating properly. However, the resident will have to tie into the city sewer system if the existing septic system starts to fail. For additional information, please contact the Porter County Health Department at (219) 465-3525.

Q: Who do I call with sewer questions if I live in:

Aberdeen	(219) 464-2233 (Nature Works Conservancy District)
South Haven	(219) 759-3215 (South Haven Sewer Works)
Valparaiso	(219) 464-2346 (Sewer Collections Division)
N. of Valparaiso	(219) 464-3770 (Lakes Area Conservancy District)

Q: Where can I dump my used motor oil?

You can call the Porter County Solid Waste District at (219) 465-3694 for dates, times, and locations.

Q: Who do I call about sewer permits / tap-on fees, and how much do they cost?

Call the Valparaiso City Engineer's Office at (219) 462-1161 for sewer permit costs.

Q: What can be done about grass clippings that block the sewer drains?

If the clippings are causing a blockage problem, please call the Valparaiso Sewer Collections Division at (219) 462-6174 extension 1361 so they can send a worker out to clear the drain.

Please contact our office at (219) 462-6174 extension 0 for any additional information.