Downloads for Developers & Contractors

Resources for Developers, Engineers, & Contractors

The resources listed below are provided to assist developers, engineers, and contractors in designing and installing new water/wastewater infrastructue in accordance with Charleston Water System's requirements.

We require all projects to adhere to the standards and requirements outlined in our Minimum Standards for the Design and Construction of Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems, or Minimum Standards, available in PDF format below.

Overview of the submittal & approval process for new development

Standards, Policies, and Procedures
The documents listed below are information purposes only and may not be the latest versions. If you have questions, please contact us.
Item	Format	Last Updated
Minimum Standards for the Design and Construction of Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems	PDF: 2MB	January 2012 This revision includes the following changes in Section 8, Water Distribution System Materials for Construction: Page 8-6, Item G.4.c: Added Talon RJ Gaskets to the list of approved joint restraint Page 8-14, Item O:Revised Tapping Sleeve Requirements
Developer Policies	PDF: 260 KB	3/25/09
Development Information Guide	PDF: 260KB	2/23/11
Backflow Requirements	HTML
Water and Sewer Standard Construction Detail Drawings	PDF & AutoCAD	Noted on each drawing
Grease Trap and Grease Interceptor Requirements & Application	PDF: 645 KB	5/12/09

Forms
Service Availability Request Form	PDF	2/23/11
Preliminary Fee Determination Worksheet	PDF	9/1/08
SCDHEC Potable Water Systems Construction Permit Application Links to a form on SCDHEC's web site	PDF	4/21/09
Hydrostatic Flow Test Request Form	PDF	11/9/09
Application for Service	PDF	5/11/09
Application for Temporary Use of Fire Hydrants	PDF	12/28/08

Resources
Submittal Process for New Development	HTML
Tap and Impact Fees	HTML	7/28/07
Approved Contractors Lists	HTML	5/3/2011
Temporary Fire Hydrant Use	HTML	9/13/2011
Area Fire Departments	HTML	9/1/08
Water & Sewer Rates	HTML	9/28/10
Service Fees	HTML	12/1/08

Please note that Charleston Water System is legally known as the Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Charleston (CPW); therefore, all contracts and other legal documents will refer to Charleston Water System as Commissioners of Public Works or CPW.