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The Carmel Area Wastewater District is a special district dedicated to the protection of the public health and the environment through the cost effective collection and treatment of wastewater and the return of clean water to the environment.

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Carmel Area Wastewater District will be closed on February 16, 2026, for President's Day. Emergency contact info provided.

Office Closed-President's Day

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Request For Proposal (RFP)-To Provide Newsletter Publishing Services For The District (Available 12-29-25)

Current & Past Newsletters: Newsletter Landing Page

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Restaurant Grease Discharging into Sewer

Grease Control in Restaurants - Plumbing Requirements

Carmel Area Wastewater District (CAWD) is the authority having jurisdiction for discharge of grease laden wastewater. The authority of CAWD...

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The Carmel Area Wastewater District gladly provides free tours. Just download the forms and contact us to set one up!

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About Special Districts

As the most local form of government, special districts work hard every day to serve their constituents, Learn more about what makes special...

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Carmel Area Wastewater District Map Boundaries

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Shared Sewer Responsibility - Please Don't Flush Wipes

The proper way to protect human health and the environment is to dispose of wipes in a trash can instead of the toilet. Disposing of wipes in the...

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Our History

The Carmel Area Wastewater District was formed as the Carmel Sanitary District in 1908. At that time, the District provided septage facilities for...

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Board Meetings

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Board of Directors Meeting

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SB 272 Enterprise System Catalog

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Current Projects & Community Improvements

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Scenic Road Pipeline Replacement Project

The project would replace existing District sewer mains. The project includes the installation of a total of 10,561 linear feet (LF), or...

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Santa Rita St and Guadalupe St Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project

The project consists of the replacement of approximately 1.6 miles of gravity sanitary sewage pipeline servicing residential parcels. This includes...

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