Wastewater

The City of Charlottesville's wastewater system collects the wastewater from residential areas and businesses, transporting it to the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority’s Moore’s Creek Treatment Plant. Charlottesville Wastewater maintains the collection system through general maintenance and emergency situations 24 hours a day.

For an interactive map of all capital improvement projects within the City, please visit the online CIP Viewer.

Contact Information

• To apply for a sewer tap, please email Utility Billing or call 434-970-3211.
• For public sewer emergencies, ex: water flowing from a manhole, please contact our 24/7 dispatcher at 434-970-3800.
• To obtain a permit to replace your service lateral, contact Neighborhood Development Services at 434-970-3182.

Sewer System Details & Specifications

• Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer System Standard Specifications- Appendix F (PDF)
• Sanitary Sewer System Details- Appendix D (PDF)
• Standards and Design Manual (PDF)

View information on Meter and Service Line Ownership.