Sewer Savvy

IRWD’s Sewer Savvy program recognizes the exceptional sewer maintenance habits of local plumbers, property managers, restaurants and other companies working with large quantities of fats, oils and grease (FOG).

Businesses that protect pipes by trapping and diverting inappropriate solids from their drains and sewer lines can become Sewer Savvy certified, demonstrating their commitment to protecting public health and the environment. They earn the use of the Sewer Savvy logo for on-site display, web use and advertising and are featured in District outreach distributed to IRWD customers.

Certification requirements
PLUMBER AND WASTE HAULERS
PROPERTY MANAGERS AND HOAS
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

Certified Sewer Savvy businesses

Restaurants

  • Thai Cafe
  • The Caspian Restaurant

Plumbers

  • Barker & Sons Plumbing
  • Justin Time Plumbing
  • Mike Heyer Plumbing
  • Relining Technologies

Property managers

  • Emily Morris (Parklands Apartment Homes)

Certified Sewer Savvy businesses

Restaurants
Thai Cafe
The Caspian Restaurant
Plumbers
Barker & Sons Plumbing
Justin Time Plumbing
Mike Heyer Plumbing
Relining Technologies
Property managers
Emily Morris (Parklands Apartment Homes)

Apply to become Sewer Savvy certified

Proposed rate changes for FY 2025-2026

First name *
Last name *
Company *
Facility address *
Email *
Phone number *
For food service establishments only: Have you experienced any sewer-related incidents (e.g., private lateral sewer discharges sanitary sewer overflows) in the past 24 months?
If yes, describe the incidents you have encountered and what you did to address them.
Do you or your business comply with best management practices for (check all that apply):
Describe how you have met these requirements:
For plumbers: Have you alerted IRWD in the past 24 months of any potential obstructions and/or sewer issues that may have impacted the District’s sewer system?
Describe the situation and how you responded:
Do you do your part to educate employees and/or residents about best sewer management practices at home and work?
Describe how you have done this:
Do you circulate IRWD or other sewer-related handouts and materials as a part of your work?
What materials do you circulate and to whom?
What else do you or your business do to protect IRWD sewer lines?