Water Pollution Control Bond - Bridgeport, CT in Connecticut

Brief Summary

Contractors who tie into or repair sewer laterals in Bridgeport answer to the Water Pollution Control Authority, not just the city permit desk. Having this bond ready when you meet the WPCA Engineer keeps your sewer permit, and the street excavation permit that depends on it, moving.

The Water Pollution Control bond is posted with the Bridgeport Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA), which issues permits for new installations and repairs of sanitary sewer lateral connections and for fats, oil and grease separation systems. The bond guarantees the contractor's sewer work meets WPCA requirements. Confirm the current amount and bond form with the WPCA before the bond is issued.

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How to Apply for a Water Pollution Control Bond:

• Call the WPCA at 203-332-5550, extension 210 or 211, and confirm the bond amount and form.
• Schedule an appointment with the WPCA Engineer for your permit.
• Owner name, address and Social Security number for the surety's credit review.
• Pay the premium and receive the executed bond naming the Water Pollution Control Authority.
• Pay the WPCA permit fee for the connection or repair type.
• Pull the city street excavation permit if the work opens the street or sidewalk.

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Two agencies, two permits

The step contractors most often miss is that sewer work in Bridgeport runs through the Water Pollution Control Authority, a separate authority from the city's Licensing and Permits office. The city's street excavation permit page states that sewer work requires a WPCA sewer permit, and that sewer work on private property within the right of way also needs an approved plumbing permit. A city excavator license and bond do not take the place of WPCA approval.

Who posts this bond

Contractors who install new sanitary or storm sewer connections, repair sewer laterals, or install grease separation systems that discharge to the Bridgeport sewer system. The obligee is the Water Pollution Control Authority. The bond guarantees that the contractor will do the work to WPCA standards and correct defective work. If the contractor fails to, the WPCA can make a claim against the bond.

Getting the permit

The WPCA asks vendors seeking permits to make an appointment with the Engineer. Permit information is available at 203-332-5550, extension 210 or 211.

Current WPCA permit fees

The WPCA fee schedule for fiscal year 2025 to 2026 lists new sanitary connection permits at $125 for a single family dwelling, $400 for a multiple family dwelling up to four units, $100 per unit over four, and $500 for a commercial or industrial building. Storm sewer connections are $250 residential and $500 commercial or industrial per connection. Lateral repair inspection permits are $100 during weekday hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and $200 at other times. Grease trap plan review is $200.

Amount and form

The WPCA's published pages do not state the bond amount. Confirm the current amount and form with the WPCA Engineer before the bond is issued.

Eligibility and Requirements for a Connecticut Water Pollution Control Bond:

• Bridgeport Water Pollution Control Authority named as obligee.
• A WPCA permit for each sewer connection, lateral repair or grease separation system.
• A separate city street excavation permit and excavator license for work in the right of way.
• An approved plumbing permit for sewer work on private property within the right of way.
• Grease trap plans reviewed and approved by the WPCA before installation.

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