Sewer and Water Connections (Will Serve)
The County of San Luis Obispo provides water and/or sewer services for specific County Service Areas (CSAs). These services are managed through issuance of water/sewer Will Serve letters.
Email Will Serve inquiries and requests to [email protected]
What is the process?
Submit a Request for Water/Sewer Will Serve Letter
Individuals requesting water or sewer service for a single service must complete a Water-Sewer Will Serve Letter Request Form. The applicant must fill out the form with the following information:
- Name and contact information of property owner (applicant) and agent
- Service address
- Assessor's Parcel Number
- Permit # (if applicable)
- Project Type
Verify Eligibility
District staff will verify the eligibility of the subject property to obtain service. Once approved, an estimate of fees will be provided.
Pay Fee
Submit your Water and Sewer Service fee to the Public Works Department Accounting staff. If you have any questions about your payment, please contact the Public Works Accounting staff at (805) 781-5252.
Service Installation
Once your payment has been received, the district operator will proceed with the appropriate service installation.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the potential for liability, all service line and/or water main installations must be performed by either District staff or a licensed contractor on contract with the County. An applicant for water service CAN NOT use their own contractor for these installations.
Who is eligible?
Property owners and their agents for properties within these County water and wastewater service areas. Each CSA or District name links to the map.
CSA or District |
Area |
Service |
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Nipomo |
Wastewater |
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Oak Shores |
Wastewater |
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Cayucos |
Water |
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Avila |
Water |
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Shandon |
Water |
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Country Club |
Wastewater |
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Santa Margarita |
Water |
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Los Osos |
Wastewater |
Is there a charge for this service?
Fees are based on the location and diameter of the lateral connection.
Meter Fees
| Cayucos | CSA 10A | 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" | $325-$375 |
| Shandon | CSA 16 | 5/8", 3/4", 1" | $325-$395 |
| Santa Margarita | CSA 23 | 5/8" | $350 |
Connection Fee (Single Family Residence)
| Cayucos | CSA 10A | $8,100 |
| Nipomo | CSA 1 | $2,000 |
| Oak Shores | CSA 7A | $2,075 |
| San Luis Obispo Country Club | CSA 18 | $2,500 |
| Shandon | CSA 16 | $2,800 |
| Santa Margarita | CSA 23 | $2,000 |
When and where is this service offered?
This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.
Location, directions and hours of operation
Click on location name to show hours of operation, directions and phone information
Monday - Friday 8-5
976 Osos Street Room 206
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Tel: (805) 781-5252
Fax: (805) 781-1229
FAQS
A Will Serve Letter is an agreement to provide water or sewer service to a property located within a CSA and the San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department.
Property owners and their agents requesting new water or sewer service for a single service (i.e. one house, one business, etc.) or as a condition of a project located within a CSA boundary.
