Development
Development Procedures
It is important to contact the District early in your project's design stage for any new water service, water main, or other water facilities to avoid delays in your project. Below are details regarding each stage of the process.
For information on new water development connections please contact development@diablowater.org.
Plan Design Stage:
- Engineering and Design Requirements
- Regulation No. 10 - Groundwater Sustainability
- Regulation No. 11 - Carbon Neutrality
- Regulation No. 12 - Recycled Water
Plan Review Stage:
- Application for New Water Service, Extension of Water Main, or Other Facilities (PDF)
- Information for New Development Updated January 3, 2022 (PDF)
Construction of Water Facilities:
- Detailed Procedures Updated July 31, 2019 (PDF)
Request for After Hours Inspections:
- After Hours Request Form - Please complete and return to development@diablowater.org
Service Inspections & Backflow Prevention:
- Service Inspections & Backflow Procedures Updated September 2022 (PDF)
- Certified Backflow Testers Updated November 2019 (PDF)
APPROVED CONTRACTORS:
- Approved Underground Contractors
- Requirements to become an Approved Contractor
- Contractor Experience Summary Updated June 2019 (PDF)
- Standard Insurance Requirements for Contractors Updated March 2015 (PDF)
FEES:
- Effective November 15, 2022 - Facility Reserve Charges and Main Extension Reimbursement Assessment (FEE CHART SUMMARY)
- DWD Regulation No. 3 - Connection Charges and Reimbursements Effective November 15, 2022 (PDF)
Submittal Process:
- See Detailed Procedures for Submittal Process
- Submittal Log Updated October 2022 (PDF)
For additional information regarding new water facility development, including requests for District's facility maps, please send your requests/inquiries to development@diablowater.org. Please allow 48 hours for a response.