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Lateral Grant Program

The maximum amount of assistance for any one private sewer lateral replacement or repair is 50% of the approved cost up to a maximum reimbursement of…

Board Compensation

Directors are compensated $300 per day of service for a maximum of six (6) days per month.

Board Meetings

The Board of Directors meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm in the Valley Sanitary District boardroom, located at 45500 Van…

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Capital Improvement Program

The Capital Improvement Program at the District includes capital projects for Buildings, Facilities, Fleet, Reclaimed Water, Sewer Collection and…

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Collection System Rehabilitation Program

Valley Sanitary District is currently planning and programming a ten year, $60 million project to rehabilitate and reconstruct approximately 100 miles…

Contact Us

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Directions

The Valley Sanitary District is located at 45500 Van Buren Street in Indio, California. We are located off of the Golf Center Parkway exit on…

District Service Area

DMV Driver Record Request

Applicants must submit a printout of their California DMV Driver Record Request with their application as indicated. The DMV Driver Record Request…

E-Verify

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Employment Opportunities

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Financials & Budget

FPPC Form 806

Grant Application Information

The property owner shall submit a Lateral Replacement Grant application, provided by the Valley Sanitary District, prior to commencement of work. The…

Grant Program Requirements

Before beginning any construction work:

History of the District

There were about 1,000 residents in 1925 in Indio with the largest employers being citrus, date ranching and the railroad. The residents knew that…

Initiate Service

To initiate service, by connecting to the sanitary sewer system, please contact the Development Services Department at (760) 238-5400.

Lateral Grant Checklist

Lateral Inspection

A video inspection must be preformed prior to repair or replacement of the sewer lateral in order for grant funds to be considered. Video inspection…

Master Plans

Newsletters

The District has migrated to a real time newsletter blog, as opposed to a yearly newsletter.

Private Sewer Lateral Replacement Grant Program Application

Programa de Subvenciones para el Reemplazo del Drenaje lateral Privado

Rates & Fees

Recycled Water Project - Phase 1

The Valley Sanitary District is exploring the possibility with the Indio Water Authority of a Recycled Water Project.

Regulation of District Policies

District policies are regulated by several state and federal agencies, including the State Water Resources Control Board, California Department of…

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Social Responsibility

The Valley Sanitary District supports corporate social responsibility as an active member of our community:

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Solar Power Initiative

The Solar Power Initiative Project is complete and operational.

Treatment Plant Upgrade Project

The Water Reclamation Facility Plant has completed part one of a two part expansion.

What is a Private Sewer Lateral?

A private sewer lateral is the portion of sewer system, beginning at the junction with the building plumbing system, usually located within two (2…

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