Pre-Existing Location

To start service at a pre-existing commercial location within Columbus city limits, use the link below. For questions, please contact us.

New Construction

Before you start on a new construction project, there are steps you must take to ensure your building can be successfully connected to our water and sewer system.

Before Plan Submittal

  • Set up a pre-planning meeting with Columbus City Utilities.

  • Reach out to the Columbus Planning Department for submittal requirements.

  • CCU reviews plans as part of the Planning Department process, but early coordination makes the process smoother.

Before Construction

  • Hold a pre-construction conference with CCU before construction starts on site.
  • Provide estimated sewer and water tap dates.
  • Provide estimated date a water meter will be needed.

  • Provide final construction drawings.

during Construction

  • Contact CCU at least 24 hours before sewer tap inspection is needed. We must observe the tap before the trench is backfilled.
  • Contact CCU for a water tap.

  • Contact CCU for a water meter. To avoid delays in releasing the water meter, note the following requirements:

    • Provide meter vault shop drawing
    • Provide payment
    • Vault has been inspected by CCU
    • Backflow devices must be installed and tested
  • Contact CCU for temporary hydrant meter needs.

Post-Construction

Connection Fees

Water System Development Charges are due for new services and are calculated based on water meter size.

  • Residential meter: $990.00
  • 1-inch meter: $2,475.00
  • 1 1/2-inch meter: $4,950.00
  • 2-inch meter: $7,920.00
  • 3-inch meter: $15,840.00
  • 4-inch meter: $24,750.00
  • 6-inch meter: $49,500.00
  • 8-inch meter: $79,200.00
  • 10-inch meter: $207,900.00
  • 12-inch meter: $262,350.00

CCU currently uses OMNI + Compound water meters for services larger than 1-inch. Final sizing will be confirmed by CCU Engineering Department.

If you need to know about capacity availability, main locations, or other requirements, contact the CCU Engineering Department.