Any Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential or Mixed-Use building that is being developed or remodeled and needs water and/or wastewater service, MUST select and complete the Utility Development New Construction Services Installation Form below to begin the construction process.

New Construction Services Installation Form

Our Utility Development Group will review the New Construction Services Installation Form and respond with further instructions, typically within X – Y business days.

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Permits & Work Orders:

PERMIT FEES:

Fees associated with the permit must be paid prior to release of the permit by either the designer, contractor, or property owner; fee amount is based upon the infrastructure proposed to be installed. A breakdown of each cost is as follows:

  • Small water services (two-inch or smaller) and sanitary sewer services  –  $50 per service
  • Public hydrant, public manhole, Fire lines, AirVac pit, and large water services / meter vaults (three-inch or larger)  –  $150 per item

The account shall be setup with New Construction only after project has been closed out and accepted by the Water Authority.

WORK ORDER FEES:

Before a Water Authority Work Order is issued all fees due must be paid. Such fees may include:

  • Engineering review fees that are based upon 3.25% of the cost of that infrastructure which will become an asset of the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority.
  • Pro Rata fees that are currently owed because of previous development that benefits the project property of concern.

Payment of these fees must be made through New Construction located at 1441 Mission Ave., Albuquerque New Mexico. New Construction may be reached at (505) 842-WATR (9287) Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact New Construction to obtain information concerning the various methods of payment.