What are regional sewer districts?
A Regional Sewer District (RSD) is an entity that has been created to facilitate the management of sewage in an area. Groups must be sponsored by a government entity, and the petition to form an entity is approved or denied by IDEM. Once an RSD has been created it goes through the process of choosing the best sewage management process for an area. This process often includes setting rates, approving construction, expanding borders, and other duties. An RSD has complete authority over its area. IDEM is able to interfere in cases where water quality is affected because of inadequate sewage handling, working with the district to ensure compliance. Once an RSD is created it is very difficult to remove. Areas within an RSD cannot be taken away, unless the RSD chooses to release them. Additionally, a district cannot be dissolved unless there is a mechanism in place to care for infrastructure, such as sewer lines and treatment plans. For more information on regional sewer districts, visit the
