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Westwood Homeowners/Landowners
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 As a Westwood area landowner or homeowner operating on a septic system, you will be pleased to know that the Washington County Service Authority has secured almost 2.4 million in grants for the installation of a wastewater collection system in your neighborhood to replace aging septic systems.
This funding finally enables the WCSA to install a county-operated sewer system in Westwood-something we've waited more than 20 years to do. Westwood is one of Washington County's most mature neighborhoods, and as a property owner, you deserve this opportunity. With a connection to a new public sewer system, your home increases in property value, and you will be worry-free from the problems that likely will occur as your septic system continues to age.
Septic systems are built to last approximately 25 to 30 years, the average length of a home mortgage and the age of many homes in Westwood. The cost of replacing a septic system is $4,500-$5,000 if land is available for replacement. According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, 95 percent of septic problems are caused by soil that becomes clogged after years of sewage disposal. Some of Westwood's residents are dealing with septic sytems failures right now; others will be facing those problems in the future.
With substantial grant monies available on what may be a one-time basis, now is the best opportunity for the WCSA to build a wastewater collection system that will handle your sewer needs into the future. In addition to increasing property values, a sewer system extends the amount of usable land on your lot, makes your property more attractive for resale, improves the water quality in nearby streams and would likely help a prospective buyer secure a loan if you plan on selling your home. Even greater are the benefits of peace of mind and confidence in operating on a sewer system that is trouble free-forever
The price tag for the overall project is slightly more than $4 million. In addition to the grant monies we've secured, we will need a commitment of a one-time connection fee from Westwood homeowners to help the WCSA build the system. Please contact the WCSA Main Office for current connection fee information, including the availability of several affordable, interest-free payment options designed to assist you with this financial commitment. As with other utility services, system users will pay a monthly fee based on usage. With approval from Westwood homeowners, construction could begin by late 2009.
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