Water & / or Sewer Extensions
There are two methods for extending utilities (water or sewer) to residential properties that do not currently have access. In both cases, the costs of the extension are paid for by the homeowner(s).
- Homeowner - If a homeowner, or group of homeowners, are interested in a utility extension, TriRiver Water will design and permit the work. The homeowner hires a licensed utility contractor to do the work and TriRiver Water inspects it. Upon completion, TriRiver Water takes ownership and maintains the utility.
- Petition - If a homeowner requests TriRiver Water involvement in the utility extension, TriRiver Water generates a petition that is circulated among all the benefiting homeowners. If a majority of the benefiting property owners sign on, and if the work takes place, then each benefiting homeowner is assessed their portion of the cost. This option is a long process, usually taking more than a year to complete, if successful. For more information, please see the Petition Process Summary (PDF) for more detail.
Please contact the Engineering Division at 919-777-1122 if you are interested in either option.
