WATER AVAILABILITY APPLICATIONS (LARGE PROJECTS)
One of the first steps in the city's development process is to determine if there is enough water capacity available on the city's water system at the location of your proposed development. To do so, developers are required to complete and submit the Water Availability Request form and sketch of proposed development with a check for the correct amount made payable to the City of Asheville. The fee is needed to perform the technical review of your request by Water Resources Department. This water availability determination does not apply to all levels of development. Complete the request form if your development requires at least one of the following:
- Requires a water main extension.
- Requires fire protection (sprinkler system).
- Requires a 1 1/2" or larger diameter water service meter.
- Requires five or more individual water service taps on an existing water main.
If your proposed development does not meet these requirements, please go to Water Availability Application (Small Projects) of the Water Resources Department for information about obtaining water service.
Letter of Commitment for Water Availability
Once the Water Resources Department has determined that there is enough water capacity available to meet the needs of proposed development, the developer will be issued a "Letter of Commitment for Water Availability" document. The purpose of the letter is to state the conditions that the Water Resources Department has established for approval of the requested maximum gallons per minute and gallons per day, along with the date that the authorization to construct (see Water Line Review) must be obtained. It also list comments about the proposed development and the technical review of the availability request.
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Contact Information
Submissions by mail:
City of Asheville
Water Resources Department
Attn: Michael Brookshire, PE
PO Box 7148
Asheville, NC 28802
Submissions by delivery:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Development Services Center
161 South Charlotte Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Water Engineering Services
Engineer: Michael Brookshire, PE
Location: Development Services Center
161 South Charlotte Street
Mailing: P. O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802
Engineer's Office: (828) 259-5961
E-mail: mbrookshire@ashevillenc.gov
E-mail: ssalgado@ashevillenc.gov