Obtaining Sanitary Sewer Service

To verify if a property is eligible for sanitary sewer service from the City of Columbus, please contact the Sewer Permit Desk (614) 645-7490, or in person at 111 N. Front Street (weekdays 7:30 am - 4 pm).

Connection Charges

The Sewer Permit Fee is $85 and Front Footage Charges are $45 a linear foot as defined in Columbus City Code 1137.01.

Domestic Tap Size Capacity Charge
3/4" (3/4" is standard residential size) $3,044
1" $5,074
1 1/2" $10,147
2" $16,236
3" $32,472
4" $50,737
6" $101,475
8" $162,360
10" $233,392
12" $436,342
16" $484,194

There is no sewer system capacity charged for fire suppression.

Contact

Department of Public Utilities

Walk-in Payment Office
Weekdays 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
111 N. Front Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Free Short-term Parking
(Garage Across Long Street)
After-hours Drop Box Available

Customer Service
Weekdays 7:00 am - 6 pm
614-645-8276
Email

Contact Directory
Includes emergency contacts.

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