Forms/Applications

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Application Forms

Approvals and Permitting Information

Permits

An operating permit must be obtained from the Drinking Water Program for:

• New Community Public Water Systems
• New Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water Systems
• New Transient Non-Community Public Water Systems

Additional information about operating permits can be found on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

Requirements for a New Community Public Water System

Fact sheet defining what constitutes a Community Public Water System (PWS) and containing a list of requirements for obtaining approval for the creation of a new PWS. Permit application packet includes requirements, application, and instructions.

• New Community Public Water System Fact Sheet -  
• New Community Public Water System Permit Application -  

Requirements for a new Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water System

Fact sheet defining what constitutes a Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water System (NTNC PWS) and containing a list of requirements for obtaining approval for the creation of a new NTNC PWS. Permit application packet includes requirements, application, and instructions.

• New Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water System Fact Sheet -  
• New Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water System Permit Application -  

Requirements for a New Transient Non-Community Public Water System

Fact sheet defining what constitutes a Transient Non-Community Public Water System (TNC PWS) and containing a list of requirements for obtaining approval for the creation of a new TNC PWS. Permit application packet includes requirements, application, and instructions.

• New Transient Non-Community Public Water System Fact Sheet -  
• New Transient Non-Community Public Water System Permit Application -  

Issuance of Permits

New Public Water Systems are issued an initial operating permit after a New Source Approval has been issued by the Department for the PWS.

Vehicles hauling water for drinking or "potable" uses must obtain a permit to operate. In order to qualify for a permit, the vehicle must be inspected and comply with all regulations listed in Chapter V, Section 2 of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code and title 18, Chapter 4, Section 125 of the Arizona Administrative Code.

Approvals

A plan review approval must be obtained for the drinking water progran for:

• Drinking Water Source Approval (NSA)
• Public Water System Operational or Compliance Plan

Drinking Water Source Approval Application

Application submitted to obtain approval to connect a new or reconnect an existing drinking water source, such as a ground water well or a water treatment plant, to a Public Water System. Packet includes the application/instruction form.

• Drinking Water Source Approval Application -  

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

• Drinking Water Source Approval Form -  

Approval To Construct/Approval Of Construction Applications

Application forms submitted to obtain Approval To Construct or Approval Of Construction for water distribution system pipelines, pressure reducing valve stations, ground water production facilities and other water system infrastructure can be downloaded from the Forms/Applications page of the Subdivision, Ifrastructure and Planning Program

Application forms submitted to obtain Approval To Construct or Approval Of Construction for water treatment facilities can be downloaded from the Forms/Applications page of the Water and Waste Treatment Program.

For questions concerning these types of approvals plaese contact these programs directly.

Public Water System Operational or Compliance Plan

Application submitted to obtain approval a Public Water System Operational or Compliance Plan such as Site Sampling, Backflow Prevention, Emergency Operations or any other required by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Packet includes the application/instruction form. Please refer to the Drinking Water Program's Rules and Regulations page or contact the Drinking Water Program directly for more information related to specific Operational or Compliance Plans.

• Public Water System Operational or Compliance Plan Review Application -