FAQ - Special Services

Question:

I would like to connect to sanitary sewer, how much will it cost?

Answer:

Applicable connection fees and sewer availability vary by location and proposed use. Contact the drafting department at 395-5734 to see if it is feasible for your property to connect.

If so, sewer connection fees include the following:
Lateral connection fee- $101
Document Recordation fees- $40 to $98
Capital Recovery Fee varies by location. See definition and sample calculation below.
Sewer Impact Fees charged south of the C & D Canal.

Question:

What is a Capital Recovery Fee?

Answer:

A fee that is charged to recoup the cost of building and maintaining the sewer infrastructure- sewer mains, manholes, and pump stations. The Capital Recovery Fee amount in your area can be found on the Sewers Homepage under Departmental Policy.

The fee is charged on a gallon per day (GPD) basis, or average daily flow. Gallons per day are determined by dwelling type; a single family detached home is assigned 300 gpd. Visit the Sewers Homepage to check the sewer design flow list for GPD assignments.

Sample Calculation:
Single family detached home = 300 GPD
Capital Recovery fee (Stanton) = $2.40 per GPD
Total Capital Recovery Fee amount = $720

Question:

Do I live in the flood plain?

Answer:

Locate your parcel on the Department of Landuse's eParcelView site. Click on the yellow folder next to the "Natural Features" heading, and click in the box next to the words "FEMA Flood Zones" to turn on the flood zone layer. For more information, contact the Engineering Section at New Castle County Department of Land Use at 395 5400.

Question:

Do I qualify for a residential sewer waiver?

Answer:

To qualify for a sewer waiver you must have been a paying customer for at least a year, and the usage on the parcel has to remain the same. For an administrative variance for septic systems, contact the Department of Landuse at 395-5400.

Question:

How do I locate water lines near my parcel?

Answer:

New Castle County does not own or maintain water lines. Contact your local water company, such as Artesian, United Water, or Tidewater. Click here for a map of water service territories.