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Making the Connection

Learn how to connect to water or sewer service for non-residential new construction projects. Find out about costs and where to get answers to additional questions.

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Making the Connection

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  1. Making the Connection An Introduction to Non-Residential New Construction

  2. Basic Questions for WSSC • Can I connect to water or sewer service? • How do I connect? • What are the costs? • If I have additional questions, where can I find answers?

  3. Can I connect to water or sewer service? Yes! If… there is adequate water and/or sewer service available adjacent to your property and the County has included your area in its 10-Year Water and Sewer Plan

  4. How do I connect? • Find out if WSSC has pipes to connect to Call WSSC Permit Services at (301) 206-4003 • If pipes are available, apply for a ‘connection’ • For small service connections (<3” water or <4” sewer):Applicant Built Connection Package Master Plumber to construct • For larger service connections (>3” water or >4” sewer): Site Utility Process Engineer to design General Contractor to construct

  5. How do I connect? -OR- • If pipes are not available, build main extension • Phase 1: Hydraulic Planning Analysis (HPA) planning of main extension alignment and sizing • Phase 2: System Extension Process (SEP) Design detailed engineering design of extension in accordance with WSSC standards • Phase 3: System Extension Process (SEP) Construction construction of the extension in accordance with WSSC specifications

  6. What are the costs? • Plan design engineering & review costs • Construction costs • Permitting fees • Front Foot Benefit Charges • System Development Charges

  7. If I have additional questions, where can I find answers? • Contact Permit Services at (301) 206-4003 • Visit the One Stop Shop at WSSC main building 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707

  8. If I have additional questions, where can I find answers? • Visit our website www.wsscwater.com • Business & Construction • Development/Construction Services

  9. Common Site Utility Issues • Why can’t I just add another water service connection to provide sprinkler service to my building addition? • I need my building permits yesterday! • I did not anticipate needing an outside meter vault • Why am I paying all these additional plan review fees?

  10. Helpful Hints • Hire qualified and experienced engineers, plumbers, contractors, etc. • Understand all the costs involved in your project • Don’t hesitate to call us or stop by! • Don’t forget we have an office in Rockville DPS Building

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