Wastewater

The Willow Creek Community Services District (WCCSD) owns and operates about 1.5 mile sewer in downtown Willow Creek. The system was built in 2024 and 2025 and serves approximately 100 connections.

Sewer mains gravity feed to a pump station on Country Club Drive, near the intersection of The Terrace road. A grinder pump station then pressurizes the sewer up and over the small hill.

The wastewater pump station is located at 450 Country Club Drive. It is an Orenco AdvanTex AX-Max system. After being treated, the water is disposed into a large leach field. Note, the water is not be discharged into the river.

The whole treatment process is very similar to what happens in a standard home septic system with the addition of the AdvanTex filters to clean the water to the standards established and permitted by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Wastewater Rates

Minimum Monthly Charge for Wastewater (Sewer) Service

User ClassificationFixed Base Rate ($ / month)Consumption Rate (per 100 ft3 over 550 ft3)
Residential$33.60Flat fee
Commercial 1A(Laundromat)$33.60$5.15
Commercial 1B$33.60$7.45
Commercial 2(Restaurants)$53.40$12.95

Wastewater Mission & Vision Statement

Vision: We see a prosperous, beautiful village, growing in an agrarian setting. Its inhabitants take care of and use the wilderness and nature that surrounds it. A diversity of people lives in and passes through this village. This village, Willow Creek, is a unique, integrated part of our state, our nation and our world.

Mission: In order to help fulfill this vision, the WCCSD Board of Directors hopes to begin an environmentally progressive wastewater system for the heart of our community. This wastewater system will help us protect the health of our people and our river. It will help each property owner to prosper by bringing added flexibility to our land usage. It will stimulate a more vibrant, local economy by helping to create a walkable and diversified commercial center for our residents and visitors alike.

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