Quick Links for Developers
Can't Find What You Want? Call us at 740-6500
How do I...
...Find contact numbers
...Report problems
- Sewer overflows Call the 24-hour response line at (520) 443-6500.
- Vandalism of sewers Call the 24-hour response line at (520) 443-6500.
- Odors from the sewer system Call the RWRD Conveyance Division at (520) 443-6500 or click on link above to use our online form and view information about our Odor Control Program.
- Cockroaches in the sewer The RWRD Conveyance Division runs the Vector Control Program to minimize cockroaches in our sewers. Manholes are sprayed every 2 years per product specifications. If you want to report a problem in your area, call (520)443-6501 for an automated report line. Click on link above for more information.
- Illegal dumping In the City of Tucson, call (520) 791-3171 to report weeds and illegal dumping. In Pima County, call (520) 622-5800.
- Hazardous waste Contact the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality at 740-3340 or click on link above for more information.
...Find online services
- Quick links to online design and information services
- Engineering Resources like Standard Details, Design Standards and Engineering Forms
Draft Version of RWRD Engineering Standards and Specifications, 2011 EditionPublic comments for the Draft Version of the PCRWRD Engineering Standards and Specifications, 2011 Edition, are currently under review. The final updated version of this document will be available soon.
...Plan for and obtain sewer service for a property
- Getting Sewer Service Approval - A guide for developers and contractors
- Capacity Determination Request Capacity Determination letters are used in the development process to obtain approval of sewer capacity for new rezonings, development plans, tentative plats, etc.
- Public Sewer Construction PermitsThe RWRD Public Sewer Construction Permits Section (520-740-6369) has been established as the central point for all construction permits for public sewer line installations. Click on link for more info.
- Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Industries that discharge hazardous wastes into the sewers, including car washes, auto repair shops, military facilities and hospitals, must have industrial discharge permits. Pima County Development Services and RWRD's Industrial Wastewater Control section can help you determine what can be disposed of down the drain, and what requires a permit. Click on link for more info.
- Septage Discharge Permit Application Any person who will discharge septage to the Septage Receiving Station of Pima County must obtain a Septage Discharge Permit. Click on link for more info.
