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Sewers

Neil Jensen, City Engineer, oversees engineering, stormwater, sewer and capital improvement projects. He can be reached at 206-368-5440.

Announcements

Click Here for the Phase III Sewer Expansion Project Official Bid Results

Phase I of the Sewer Expansion Project has been tested and is ready for new side sewer connections.  See the Phase I link in the Maps and Connection Forms section for project area map.

Phase II of the Sewer Expansion Project has been tested and is ready for new side sewer connection.  See the Phase II link in the Maps and Connection Forms section for project area map.

About Sewers in our City arrow to page top

There were 233 properties in the Lake Forest Park Sewer area that did not have sewer available at the beginning of the sanitary sewer system expansion project in 2006 (unsewered areas map). Homes on these properties required, or currently require, on-site wastewater systems (septic tanks) that, when not functioning properly, are hazardous to the environment and public health. In an effort to remedy this concern, the City of Lake Forest Park needed to expand its current sanitary sewer system.

In order to determine the best way to proceed, the City performed the following analysis:

  • Identify the unsewered areas.
  • Develop a preliminary cost analysis for extending sewers to the unsewered areas.
  • Collect information at public open houses. During these meetings and hearings city staff, elected officials and citizens discussed funding of the project, regulations related to connections and fees that will be imposed.
  • Determine a way to fund the sewer expansion without imposing a financial burden on Lake Forest Park sewer customers. To accomplish this, the City of Lake Forest Park was awarded a loan from the State Public Works Trust Fund for $4.6 million with a 0.5% interest rate and the City matched it with a contribution of $800,000.
  • Conduct a rate study to ensure sufficient long range funding to preserve the sewer utility capital program, and provide for operation and maintenance funds. This was accomplished by replacing the Sewer Availability Charge with a On-Site Wastewater Excise Tax.

With the analysis completed and the procedures in place, the City Council proceeded with the sewer expansion project in 2006. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2008 and provide sanitary sewers to all of the unsewered properties.

Who Must Connect arrow to page top

Properties with functioning on-site septic systems are not required to connect to the sanitary sewer system. However, the connection charge must be paid when the property changes ownership. In addition, all households with on-site wastewater systems that have public sewers available (as defined in the municipal code) will be required to secure an annual license and will be subject to an on-site wastewater excise tax. This too, can be deferred until the property changes ownership. 

Properties that have sewer availability (within 100′ of the property line) are required to pay the On–Site Wastewater Excise Tax for that availability and must connect to the sanitary sewer if their septic system fails according to Lake Forest Park Municipal Code (LFPMC) 13.10. 

Click here for a list of properties that are part of the sewer expansion project.   Document is sorted by the first number in the address.

If you have questions about sanitary sewer expansion in Lake Forest Park contact Aaron Halverson with the Engineering Department at (206) 957-2836 or email at aaron@ cityoflfp.com.

Maps and Connection Forms arrow to page top

The gravity and pressure connection packets below are for use by private property owners in Lake Forest Park to guide them through a connection to one of the three phases of the sanitary sewer expansion.  Each property in the expansion areas can be served by either a pressure or gravity connection.  Click here for list of properties that will allow you to identify the type of connection you require.  You may also call the Aaron Halverson with City of Lake Forest Park Engineering Department at (206) 957-2836 or email at aaron@ cityoflfp.com.

Maps of each phase of the sanitary sewer expansion:

  • Phase I*   (Construction complete, sewer main is ready for connections)
  • Phase II*  (Construction complete, sewer main is ready for connections)
  • Phase III* (Engineering is complete and the contract has been awarded.  Construction may begin as early as July 25, 2008.)

*The majority of the properties inside the orange boxes will have sewer availability when the project is complete.  If you have questions about your sewer availability please call Aaron Halverson at (206) 957-2836 for email at aaron @ cityoflfp.com.

Pressure Sewer Connection Forms arrow to page top

Each of the following forms is either required or useful when making a side sewer pressure connection.  This packet may also be obtained at the Lake Forest Park City Hall.

Property Owner Checklist
Sewer Expansion Pressure System Permit Application
Requires Side Sewer Connection Charge and Sewer and a Pressure System Review.
Small Works Roster for Side Service Construction
List of contractors that may install a grinder pump and side sewer connection.

Environment One provides the grinder pumps that are to be used with pressure connections.  The pumps may be purchased from:

Correct Equipment Inc.
14576 NE 95th St
Redmond, WA 98052
(425)869-1233 
Coversheet for King County Recorder's Office
Suggested for use when recording documents with the King County Recorder's Office
Easement Agreement for Sewerage Facilities
This agreement allows the City or a contractor hired by the City to inspect, operate and maintain on-site grinder pump sewerage facilities.  This will be important in the case of a power failure as it will allow City employees to enter the property and operate the grinder pump.
Report of Wastewater Tank Abandonment
This form must be submitted to the Public Health Center prior to final inspection.
On-Site Grinder Pump Specifications
Supply these specifications to your contractor prior to installation
Installation Instructions & Warranty Information the E/One GP 2010 Grinder Pumps
Supply these instructions to your contractor prior to installation

Gravity Sewer Connection Forms arrow to page top

Each of the following forms is either required or useful when making a side sewer gravity connection.  This packet may also be obtained at the Lake Forest Park City Hall.

Property Owner Checklist for Gravity Sewer Connection
Small Works Roster for Side Service Construction
List of contractors that may install your side sewer connection.
Sewer Expansion Gravity System Permit Application
Requires Side Sewer Connection Charge and Sewer and Side Sewer Permit
Report of Wastewater Tank Abandonment
This form must be submitted to the Public Health Department prior to final inspection

Additional Information about Sanitary Sewers in LFP arrow to page top

If you would like to receive information about this topic via email Click to send us your email address.

If you prefer receiving information by postal mail, please call City Hall and leave your name and address to be put on the "Sewer Mailing List." 

If you have questions about your property, status of construction or the type of sewer connection you require, call Aaron Halverson at (206) 957-2836 or email at

aaron@ cityoflfp.com.

Request for Service arrow to page top

The City of Lake Forest Park needs your help in identifying areas within the City that are hazardous or need attention.  We will respond to your requests, investigate your concerns and address any issues brought to our attention.  Please download the Request for Service Form, complete it and return to City Hall.

Question? arrow to page top

Do you have a question about Lake Forest Park‘s sewers that is not answered in this section? Click to open a form you can use to get answers.