Erie County
Water Authority

                                        295 Main St. * Room 350 * Buffalo, NY 14203-2494 * 716-849-8444 * Fax 716-849-8467

New Construction Applications for New Service

Instructions for Application for New Water Service

Application for New Water Service

Cross Connection Control Questionnaire

Organization Form

Service Line Installation Drawing

Well System Disconnection Drawing

Water Meter Vault Drawing - three fourths and one inch services

Water Meter Vault Drawing - one and one half and two inch services

Application for Hydrant Permit (contractors)

Application for Tank Truck Filling Permit (contractors)

Application for Backflow Protected Hydrant Meter Assembly (municipalities)

Applications for Approval of Backflow Devices

Instructions for Application for Approval of Backflow Prevention Devices

Engineers Report for Approval of Backflow Prevention Devices

Example - Form DOH-347, Application for Approval of Backflow Prevention Devices

Example - Site Plan Drawing

Example - Plumbing Floor Plan and Elevation View Drawing

Example - RPZ RPDA Drain Options Drawing

ECWA Cross Connection Control Program Policy

The following can be obtained at the NYSDOH

www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/water/cross/cross.htm

  • Approved Backflow Prevention Devices: Fact Sheet
  • Form DOH-347, Application for Approval of Backflow Prevention Devices
  • State Sanitary Code Part 5-1.31, Cross Connection Control
  • Guidelines for Designing Backflow Prevention Assembly Installations
  • Cross Connection Control Policy for Single or Dual Family Residential Customers
  • Form DOH-1013, Report on Test and Maintenance of Backflow Prevention Device


Customer Service Bill Payment Meter Readings
Frequently Asked Questions New Construction / Permits