developer policy manual - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
CHAPTER THREE
1. In the event the Authority installs a wet tap for a main line
extension, it can install a 1" service line, gate valve and dual check
valve with the wet tap as a source for the contractor to acquire
water from the Authority's existing system for the purpose of
construction needs, pressure testing and disinfection of the new
system.
2. In the event the new main line is to extend directly from a capped
line or tee, the contractor can install one 1" tapping saddle,
corporation stop, service tubing, dual check and gate valve under
the observation of an Authority inspector.
3. Large flows required for flushing and filling must be coordinated
with the Authority's Inspections Department. Only Authority
personnel are to operate or give permission to operate any valve
for providing water for heavy flushing and filling. Main line
valves separating approved and non-approved systems are to
remain closed at all times except when opened by Authority
personnel for line flushing. Water can be acquired through the 1"
service line specified above anytime as needed.
4. Construction water charges will be based on a per REU rate within
a development. No additional cost will be assessed for
construction water unless the Authority has determined that water
used is excessive.
5. All main line valves interconnecting existing and new water
systems shall remain closed until such time that the Authority
approves the system for operation and permanently open the
valve(s).
6. The Inspector will periodically check the tap valve during the
project development and should it be found opened without prior
authorization the developer may be charged water thief charges as
outlined in the water audit.
7. The contractor shall notify the Inspector prior to flushing the new
water line. Any contractor failing to notify the Inspections
Department for coordination of water used for flushing or opening
of the main control valve, a water thief charge may be applied.
8. All fines and/or water charges must be paid prior to receiving
service authorization and acceptance of the system for operations
and maintenance.
Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority July 2009 Construction Procedures
Developer Policy Manual Page 19