The Olympic Valley Public Service District (District) provides sewer collection and maintenance of the sewer system within Olympic Valley. Sewage collected within the Valley is conveyed to the Truckee-Tahoe Sanitation Agency (T-TSA) for treatment. The District does not own or operate any sewer treatment facilities. The District serves approximately 1,010 sewer connections that flow into 28-miles of collection pipes.
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Sewer Service Fees
OVPSD Sewer Code
District regulations related to the design, construction, and utilization of sewer infrastructure are defined in the District Sewer Code and Technical Specifications.
Sewer Lateral Pressure Testing
The District requires sewer lateral pressure testing for new construction, remodels, and change of property ownership. Please refer to the Sewer Lateral Pressure Testing page for more information.
Utility Easements
To allow for easy access to water and sewer infrastructure, the District does not permit the installation of any objects (landscaping, structures, boulders, fill, etc.) within water and sewer easements. More information about easements can be found in the Easements FAQs. Please reach out to the District at (530) 583-4692 ext. 210 prior to making any improvements to check that there is not a conflicting easement on your property
District Permitting Process
The District requires homeowners to obtain a permit prior to starting any remodel or new construction projects. The permitting process includes submission of an application and an electronic copy of plans to the District. Please see the following links for more information:
- Procedures for Issuance of Residential Sewer and/or Water Permit
- Permit Application (residential remodel)
- Permit Application (residential - new construction)
- Permit Application (commercial)
- Fixtures Report (residential)
Reports
- Sewer System Management Plan - 2020 Audit
- 2020 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2019 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2018 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2017 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2016 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2015 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2014 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2013 Water and Sewer System Report
- 2012 Water and Sewer System Report