Information for Builders & Developers

All proposed development goes through an assessment review. Development proposals that do not require construction on any District owner facilities are assessed connection fees.

To request for a water and sewer availability letter (“Will Serve” letter) please click on the appropriate link on the right. The process generally takes up to 15 business to complete.

As part of your first submittal to the District please include the following:

• Architectural plans and title sheet, including scope of work, the square footage of the existing lot and structures, and the proposed construction with dimensions.
  
• Screenshot of the project’s permit from an online portal showing the status of the permit for the project:
  • City of Glendale – Glendale Permits Portal screenshot of the “Building Review” page to show the CVWD submittal requirement.
  • City of La Cañada-Flintridge – ConnectLCF portal screenshot to show that plans have passed the Review Intake for Completeness.
  • LA County – EPIC-LA portal screenshot to show the plans have passed the Building Completeness Check.

CVWD will assess water/sewer availability in the area to confirm there is adequate capacity to accommodate the Development.

Upon payment of fees, the District will provide the developer “Will-Serve” letter(s).

Refer to the CVWD Rates and Charges for Water Service and Sewer Service for additional information regarding connection charges.

Any proposed work that would require the relocation or construction of new water or wastewater facilities that are able to be performed by CVWD’s construction crews is considered a Tier 2 development assessment and includes all the steps from the initial assessments. This includes a request for a new meter, fire hydrant, fire service, or water service installation.

First, connection fees are assessed (refer to the section above). After connection fees are paid, the Developer and the District will then begin working together to establish the work, project estimate, and schedule construction after receiving payment (deposit) for the cost of materials and labor. CVWD construction crews complete installations within 8-12 weeks.

Unused portions of the deposit will be refunded back to the Developer. Should it be determined that the initial deposit is not adequate to complete the task, additional funds will be requested

Any project that requires the installation of a multimeter, or installation and/or upsizing of water/sewer mains is considered a Tier 3 project and requires Special Contracting.

The application and initial plan check follows the same path as Standard Contracting; however, work is completed by private contractors preapproved by the District.

A final inspection is performed by the District’s Inspector to ensure that the water and sewer facilities that service the new development are complete, operational, and ready for service.

To ensure that all District service areas meet fire flow requirements, the District will perform a fire flow test to determine whether the site to be developed has sufficient fire flow capacity.

For one and two-family dwellings, townhomes, and Accessory Dwelling Units, please fill out and sign Part 1 of Form 195 and Form 42. For all buildings other than single-family dwellings (R-3), complete and sign Part 1 of Forms 196 and 42. For dwellings located in the City of Glendale, use the Glendale Fire Flow Test Form and Form 42.

Under the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) Rules and Regulations, Section 11.12 and Section 11.13, the developer or applicant shall pay the fee of $300 for a fire flow test.

Payment is accepted in the form of a check or cash. Make checks payable to Crescenta Valley Water District.

Mailing Address:
Crescenta Valley Water District
2700 Foothill Blvd.
La Crescenta, CA 91214

The processing time for the fire flow test is 15 to 30 business days, weather permitting. All requests
are reviewed and completed in the order received.

For questions regarding the Fire Flow Test, please contact Customer Service at (818) 248-3925.

Please complete the application link on the right to request the static water pressure at your property.

Static pressure is the pressure within the system when there is no demand (flow).

Crescenta Valley Water District is pleased to assist you with as-built drawings. Per your request, Crescenta Valley Water District will provide water drawings, sewer drawings, and wye records.

A representative from the Engineering Department will contact you within 24 business hours and process your request within 10 business days. All requests are reviewed and completed in the order received.

Please complete the application link on the right.

You may request to rent a flooding meter by filling out the appropriate link on the right and paying a $1,000 deposit in-person.

A flooding meter may be installed on a fire hydrant location disclosed to CVWD. Any unauthorized use of water without a flooding meter is considered theft and will be punishable to the full extent of the law.

The borrower is responsible for the meter from the date of receipt until the date it is returned to CVWD. In the event the meter is not returned in the same condition as it was when received, the borrower will be responsible for the cost of the meter and must reimburse the District in full for such replacement. In addition, the borrower is responsible for any damage to the fire hydrant.

The full conditions and terms may be reviewed here:
ARTICLE 10: RULES APPLICABLE TO TEMPORARY CUSTOMERS