Utility Liens and Shut-offs
- A city or town owns and operates the utility. (change)
- Sewer and/or storm water charges are delinquent. (change)
- The utility chooses to pursue a water shut-off. (change)
Utilities may shut off water once sewer or storm water charges become delinquent. However, in order to do so, the city or town that owns and operates the utility must first enact an ordinance authorizing this measure. RCW 35.67.290.
Does the city or town have an ordinance that authorizes shutting off water to enforce payment of delinquent sewer and storm water charges?
Yes
No
Disclaimer
Regarding General Use of Information:
These materials are informational and are subject to change without notice. MRSC and SAO have made good faith efforts to provide reliable interpretations of Washington State and federal law relating to utility liens and shut-offs. This information is not intended to supplant due diligence by your agency's staff, and your agency may have established additional requirements that are not reflected in this tool. Always consult your agency's legal counsel, policies, and ordinances before pursuing a utility lien or shut-off. Neither MRSC or SAO or any officer, or employee of MRSC or SAO warrants the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information or interpretation in these materials and shall not be liable for any losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information or interpretation. Neither MRSC nor SAO are legally bound by any information or interpretation set forth in these materials.