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Wastewater Collections

The wastewater collections system includes the sewer pipelines, pump stations, grinder pumps, and service manholes that provide sewer service to households and businesses throughout Pierce County.


Service Area

The sewer service area includes the cities of Lakewood, University Place, Steilacoom, Milton, DuPont, Fife, Tacoma and unincorporated county areas of Spanaway, Parkland, Browns Point, South Hill, Frederickson and Graham. It also includes the entire urban growth area as established by the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan.


Using radio telemetry and alarm systems, wastewater collections staff monitor and maintain:

  • 688 miles of sewer pipelines
  • 103 individual pumping stations
  • 4 odor control facilities
  • 853 residential grinder pumps
  • 14,946 service manholes
  1. What should I do if the red light on the grinder pump alarm is activated in my home?
  2. What should I do if I lose something valuable down a drain or toilet in my home?
  3. What should I do if I see sewage backing up inside my home or coming out though the clean-outs in my yard?
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Phone:
(253) 798-4050

24-Hour Sewer Emergency: 
(253) 798-7000
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Closed all major holidays
Mailing Address:
9850 64th St. W
University Place, WA
98467-1078