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Water Environment Services
Water Environment Services
Executive Sessions: BCC, WES and NCPRD - April 4, 2023
Executive Sessions: BCC, WES and NCPRD
Policy Session: Water Environment Services Rules and Regulations (Part 2) - March 29, 2023
Water Environment Services Rules and Regulations (Part 2)
Executive Sessions: BCC, WES and NCPRD - March 28, 2023
Executive Sessions: BCC, WES and NCPRD
WES Administrative Fees
| Delinquent Account Certification | $50.00 if not certified within prior 2 years $100.00 if certified within either of prior 2 years |
| Delinquent Account Penalty | 2% of past-due balance, or $5, whichever is greater |
| Lien Search | $36.00 |
| Returned Check Fee | $25.00 |
| Public Records Request | $1.00 for first page and $0.10 for subsequent pages *Also when more than nominal staff time is necessary to research, review, redact, copy, or compile records: the actual cost of staff time, calculated at the hourly rate of the employee who performs the work. See public records policy and procedure. |
| Miscellaneous - Any other service, the cost of which is not included in the items listed above, for which the District will be reimbursed for the expenditure of funds for professional services, labor or materials | $87.45 per labor hour plus direct expenses to the district |
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WES Industrial User and Septage Fees
Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) implemented changes to its extra-strength surcharge fees for industrial customers that discharge wastewater with higher concentrations of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) than typical wastewater. These changes are based on a recently completed cost-of-service study and will be implemented over three years, beginning July 1, 2026.
| Industrial Pretreatment Discharge Permit Annual Fee | |
| a. 5–8 Industrial User Points | $1,543.50 per year |
| b. 9–13 Industrial User Points | $2,315.25 per year |
| c. 14–17 Industrial User Points | $3,087 per year |
| Septage Hauling | |
| Septage Permit Fee | $150 annually |
| Septic Tank Waste Discharge | $0.12/gallon |
| Extra Strength | |
| Rate Zone 1 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) $0.2713/lb. Suspended Solids (SS) $0.2168/lb. |
| Rate Zone 2 | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) $0.3112/lb. Suspended Solids (SS) $0.2188/lb. |
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WES Development and Plan Review Fees
| Project Type | Review Fees |
|---|---|
| Sanitary Sewer Plan Review | $400 or 4% of the estimated cost of any required public sewer extension, whichever is greater. |
| Surface Water Plan Review | $400 or 4% of the installed cost of any required surface water management system, whichever is greater. |
| Permit Application Review - Single Family Residence | $118.35 |
| Apportionment of Assessment | $108 plus recording fees |
| Installment Payment Application (not included in an assessment district) | $514.50 |
| Reimbursement District Application | $3,591.20 Initial plus $771.75 for modification of proposal; $514.50 for rescheduling hearing |
| Easement Application Fee | $1,234.80 |
| Inspection Fee | $102.90 |
| Sanitary Sewer Tap-In | $684.30 |
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System Development Charges (SDCs) and Connection Charges
(rates effective 7/1/2026)
Connection Charge
$6,000 minimum, if applicable. See WES Rules, Section 5.5.
System Development Charges
The sewer and storm SDCs shall be calculated based on the Classes of Service defined in WES Rules, Section 5.4 - Tables 2 and 3.
| Description | Updated Fee Effective July 1, 2026 | Existing Fee | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanitary Sewer SDC (per EDU) | $9,630 | $9,375 | $255 / ~2.7% |
| Surface Water SDC (per ESU) | $272 | $265 | $7.00 / ~2.7% |
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WES Rate Zone Charges and Fees
Monthly Sanitary Sewer Service Charges
(rates effective 7/1/2026)
Rate Zone 1 Sanitary Sewer Service Area
Includes the cities of Gladstone, Oregon City, West Linn, and a small number of WES retail customers in Oregon City.
The cities in Rate Zone 1 establish their own charges and fees for local collection and other services provided and bill directly to the customer.
| Service Area | WES Monthly Service Charge per Equivalent Dwelling Unit |
|---|---|
| Gladstone Including City Right-of-Way Surcharge | $33.90 |
| Oregon City Including City Right-of-Way Surcharge | $34.25 |
| West Linn | $32.30 |
| WES Rate Zone 1 Retail | $49.55 |
Rate Zone 2 Sanitary Sewer Service Area*
Includes unincorporated Clackamas County, the Cities of Happy Valley, Johnson City, and Milwaukie, and the communities of Hoodland, Boring, and Fisher’s Forest Park.
The cities of Milwaukie and Johnson City in Rate Zone 2 establish their own charges and fees for local collection and other services provided and bill directly to the customer.
| Service Area | WES Monthly Service Charge per Equivalent Dwelling Unit |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated Clackamas County | $55.20 |
| City of Happy Valley Including City Right-of-Way Surcharge | $58.61 |
| Hoodland, Boring, Fischer’s Forest Park | $55.20 |
| Milwaukie | $37.95 |
| Johnson City | $37.95 |
| *Customer Assistance Programs are available for qualified customers | |
Monthly Surface Water Service Charges
(rates effective 7/1/2026)
Surface Water Management provides water quality protection for the community by implementing programs to reduce pollution in our rivers, streams, and wetlands caused by urban stormwater runoff.
SWM fees fund:
- water quality monitoring
- investigation of water quality, erosion, and drainage issues;
- water quality and drainage improvement projects;
- customer service response
- public education and awareness
The SWM charge reflects the amount of impervious surface on each site, which is a measure of increased runoff into the storm drainage system.
Rate Zone 2 Surface Water Service Area
Includes unincorporated Clackamas County and the City of Happy Valley.
| Service Area | WES Monthly Service Charge per Equivalent Service Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Unincorporated Clackamas County | $10.00 | |
| City of Happy Valley Including City Right-of-Way Surcharge | $10.50 | |
| Surface Water Monthly On-Site Maintenance (with approved Public Maintenance Agreement) | ||
| Unincorporated Clackamas County | $3.00 | |
| City of Happy Valley | $3.15 | |
Rate Zone 3 Surface Water Service Area (Includes the City of Rivergrove and portions of unincorporated Clackamas County draining into the Tualatin River) | $5.95 | |
Sample Monthly Bill for a Single Family Home in the City of Happy Valley in Rate Zone 2
| Description of services | Units | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water | 1 | $10.00 |
| Sanitary Sewer | 1 | $55.20 |
| On-site Maintenance | 1 | $3.00 |
| Right of Way Fee | 1 | $3.41 |
| Total Monthly Charges |
| $71.61 |
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