Missed the recent community meeting on the Septic-to-Sewer Planning Project? Watch the full recording above to catch up on what the project could mean for the Whispering Palms, South City, and Papaya and Pomegranate areas.
In the video, City staff walk through the goals of the project, what a future connection could look like for these neighborhoods, and — most importantly — how residents can help shape what comes next. A central theme is the role of the Project Interest Survey in demonstrating community support and unlocking potential funding.
Why the survey matters
The message from the meeting is clear: resident participation is the single most important step right now. Completing the survey helps the City demonstrate community support and is critical to securing grant funding that could cover the full cost of connecting to the sewer system and abandoning existing septic systems.
Just as important, completing the survey is not a binding commitment. It’s simply a way for residents to signal interest and help move the project forward.
The benefits of switching to sewer
For homeowners weighing what a transition could mean, connecting to the sewer system offers real, long-term advantages:
- Increased property value
- No more septic maintenance — eliminating the cost of tank pumping, repairs, and replacement
- Reduced odors from failing septic systems
- Protected groundwater quality
- Enhanced sustainability, by expanding the amount of wastewater that can be treated and recycled for beneficial use
Take the survey before July 22, 2026
The Project Interest Survey deadline is July 22, 2026. If you live in one of the impacted areas and haven’t completed it yet, now is the time.
Complete the survey and learn more at cathedralcity.gov/septictosewer.
