Design

Installation

Inspection

Right-of-Way

Charges

Refund agreement

District participation

Ownership of water facilities

Connection to water mains

Subdivisions

A developer may request water service to an area that is not served by the existing water system. In such cases, the District may require the developer to extend a main in order to obtain service.

Design

Pipeline extensions shall be designed and constructed in accordance with District requirements. The District will size and align all water pipeline extensions. All pipeline extensions shall be looped whenever possible. If dead-end pipelines are permitted, each shall terminate with the appurtenances required by the District.
Pipeline extensions shall be constructed across the full width of the property served. Check out the Standard Specifications for Developers for more details.

Installation

Construction of water facilities by the developer must be performed by a District-qualified contractor using District-approved materials or by District employees. The District will specify and approve the design, location, size, type, and standards of materials for all water facilities.

Inspection

A District inspector will inspect the water facilities at the developer's expense.

Right-of-Way

The developer will provide any and all necessary right-of-ways through Fee Title, dedicated right-of-ways, or public roads for construction of all required water facilities.

Charges

At the times stated by the District, the developer shall make all required deposits and payments for: (Fee Schedule )

• Processing fees
• Connection, construction, and inspection charges
• Participation, development, and Added Facilities Charges (AFC)
• Distribution System Fee (DSF)
• Other such costs, fees, and charges which may be applicable

Refund agreement

When a developer has constructed water facilities serving more than the tract or lot being developed, the District will make a determination as to the participation in the incremental costs necessary to construct these facilities. If such participation is to be collected from future water users, an agreement for future refunds will be made with the developer for the first fifteen years after the Grant Deed to the water system is recorded.

District participation

The District will analyze all proposed water systems to determine whether any facilities must be increased in size or capacity to meet future needs. If so, the District will determine the method of financing these facilities and may participate in the funding.

Ownership of water facilities

Upon completion and acceptance by the District, the developer shall provide a Grant Deed to the District for the facilities. This Grant Deed is to be recorded and the water facilities then to become District property.

Connection to water pipelines

All connections to existing District water pipelines shall be made by District employees at the developer's expense. Service from the water mains may be obtained once the facilities have been deeded to the District. Service will be provided upon application and payment of current fees and charges. Temporary water service for construction purposes may be obtained in accordance with regulations.

Subdivisions

Subdivision developments must also meet these additional requirements:

• A developer proposing to subdivide a tract of land must make written application stating the tract number, subdivision name, its location, and other information as required by the District. The final map, plans, profiles, and specifications of streets and utilities are also required.
• Streets must be constructed to final subgrade prior to construction of water mains and approved by the County.
• Curbs and gutters should be constructed prior to construction of water mains. If not, stakes denoting face of curb elevation, and service box, hydrant, and other appurtenance locations will be required.
• The developer is required to construct the water system facilities including, but not limited to, planning, engineering, and system construction of on-site and off-site water mains and appurtenances, pumping facilities, storage reservoirs, and water services.