Carmel Area Wastewater District

Here at CAWD we are very proud of how we close the environmental loop wherever possible. We protect the Bay while turning wastewater into new water supplies for the peninsula; we process our solids to make electricity for our plant; and we turn our solids into fertilizer for farms.

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 the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Our Mission

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.

Engineering and Projects

Office closed on Memorial Day, May 26; reopening May 27. Call Carmel Police at 831-624-6403 for emergencies.

Memorial Day Holiday Closure

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Our Mission

District Partnership With Carmel Unified School District (CUSD) - High School Open Internship Opportunity

There are two summer internship positions available. The selected interns will be spending time in each department. See descriptions below:

SB 272 Enterprise System Catalog

District Administrative Code

Click on the link below to view the District Administrative Code:

District Ordinances & Resolutions

The most recent CAWD Ordinance was approved on September 26, 2024 at the District's monthly regular Board Meeting.

Intent to Update Sewer Ordinances Concerning Grease In Sewers From Food Service Establishments

Monterey County Election Procedure and Deadlines

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Video Tour of Sewers

Watch this video to learn why sewer improvement projects are necessary.

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Request a tour

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

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 districts so special.

Carmel Area Wastewater District Map Boundaries

Service Area Map-Parcel Lookup and Private Sewer Lateral Inspection Certificate

CAWD District Map

Pathogen Concentration Levels

Carmel Area Wastewater District has been participating in ongoing wastewater based epidemiology since the COVID outbreak in 2020. This testing is currently being provided by Verily: Wastewater…

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Bridge to Everywhere - Rio Park and CAWD Bridge Trail Project

CAWD is working on plans for a new walking trail connection between Carmel-By-The-Sea and the State Park and Regional Park lands south of the Carmel River. The new trail would cross along the edge of…

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Rio Park and CAWD Bridge Trail Video

Watch this video to experience the proposed trail from Mission Trail to Highway 1.

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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 toilet can cause expensive sewage backups in homes…

Carmel Valley Manor Sewer Extension Project

Carmel Valley Manor Sewer Extension Project – Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration – Prepared by Rincon

Surplus Disposition Report

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Scenic Road Pipeline Replacement Project

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Memorial Day Holiday Closure

Our Mission

District Partnership With Carmel Unified School District (CUSD) - High School Open Internship Opportunity

SB 272 Enterprise System Catalog

District Administrative Code

District Ordinances & Resolutions

Intent to Update Sewer Ordinances Concerning Grease In Sewers From Food Service Establishments

Monterey County Election Procedure and Deadlines

Video Tour of Sewers

Request a tour

About Special Districts

Service Area Map-Parcel Lookup and Private Sewer Lateral Inspection Certificate

Pathogen Concentration Levels

Bridge to Everywhere - Rio Park and CAWD Bridge Trail Project

Rio Park and CAWD Bridge Trail Video

Shared Sewer Responsibility - Please Don't Flush Wipes

Carmel Valley Manor Sewer Extension Project

Surplus Disposition Report

Board of Directors Meetings

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Meetings

Bridge To Everywhere Committee Meeting

Special Board Meeting

CAWD Hosting - Central Coast Long-Term Environmental Assessment Network (CCLEAN)-Committee Meeting

Scenic Road Pipeline Replacement Project

Video Tour of Sewers

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