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New Water Meter Installations

Please review the list of contractors who are authorized to make connections to the water main and set the meter. Contractors must be pre-qualified Class D: Water Pipeline or higher to be authorized to work on the water system. Select one of these contractors to install your meter. These contractors have their own additional fees.

For scheduling, installation and inspection of new meters, please contact newserviceinspections@okc.gov.

New Meter Service Fees

These fees are based on the meter size requested. Please complete the Water Service Installation and Meter Set form. Check with your plumber for the correct meter size for your project.

Water Service Installation & Meter Set Form
Email completed forms to buildingpermitapplication@okc.gov

To find out if and where a water or sewer main exists, contact Water Engineering at 405-297-2666.

Impact Fees (Water Connection Charges)

Water Meter Size	Water System Development Fee	Meter Fee	Inspection Fee	Calibration Fee
5/8 inch	$1,000	$48.28 *	$35	*
3/4 inch	$1,000	$48.28 *	$35	*
1 inch	$1,670	$98.07 *	$35	*
1.5 inch	$3,330	**	$35	$45
2 inch	$5,330	**	$35	$45
3"& 2" bypass	$11,670	**	$70	$90
4" & 2" bypass	$21,000	**	$70	$90
6" & 3" bypass	$46,670	**	$70	$90
8" & 4" bypass	$60,000	**	$70	$90
10" x 6" bypass	$81,670	**	$70	$90
12" x 6" bypass	$93,330	**	$70	$90

* Pre-calibrated. No calibration fee
** Must purchase from plumbing wholesale house. No meter fee
Note: If you will need to be connected to the City's sewer system, the sewer system development charge is $100 plus $50 per bathroom unit.

For more information:
New Meter Sales Desk, (405) 297-2953, fax (405) 316-3475 or
Utilities Engineering Help Desk, (405) 297-2666

Setting Water Meter Requirements

1. Pre-qualification (3" & above) contact Public Works, at (405) 297-2581 or email prequal@okc.gov
2. Right-of-way bond*** (if not pre-qualified)
3. Water contractors license**
4. Certificate of insurance *
5. D water operators license (issued by state DEQ) for self & any employees setting meters
6. Workman's comp insurance (other than self working)
OR
1. Licensed plumber/plumbing contractor
2. Certificate of insurance**
3. Right of way bond***
4. Workman's comp insurance (other than self working)
5. Water operators license (issued by DEQ) for any employees setting meters

* Can not obtain unless pre-qualified
** $1million liability insurance
*** $10,000 (signed by municipal counselor to be valid)

In addition, only those pre-qualified can make paving cuts, set fire hydrants or make water main extensions.

Hydrant Flush Meter Requirements

Flush meters are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Meters are not always readily available. Once request is approved and fees have been paid, send an email to waternewservice@okc.gov to be added to the waiting list. You will be contacted when a meter is available.

Please pick up the flush meter within 24 hours of notification, or the meter will forfeited and request moved to the bottom of the list.

UCS Hydrant Flush Meter Request

Deduct Meters

Deduct meters are private meters purchased and maintained by the applicant. Meters must meet current OKC specification and must be calibrated and inspected by City personnel. Application can be made to reduce the volume of water discharged to the public sewer system.

UCS Deduct Meter Application Form
Submit a separate application for each deduct meter along with:

Flow diagram showing flow of water from the domestic meter into the deduct meter
Destination of the water supply or wastes supported by satisfactory sub-metering data

Submit application and data:

Fax: (405) 316-3475
email: waternewservice@okc.gov

Once the application is submitted and approved, an $80 fee will be added to your utility account for each meter being calibrated and inspected.

Take the deduct meter to the City of Oklahoma City Meter Shop for calibration 8 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday. At that time, an appointment will be made for installation inspection.

City of Oklahoma City Meter Shop
621 N. Pennsylvania Avenue (red door, middle of loading dock)
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405)-297-3989

After the meter is installed on the process pipeline (at the expense of the private owner) and inspection is completed, paperwork for the calibration and inspection is sent to the commercial billing desk representative. The meter information will be added to your utility account using the read acquired at inspection, and any deductions in sewer charges will begin on the next bill.

For more information:
Commercial Billing Desk: (405) 297-3982
Utilities Engineering Help Desk: (405) 297-2666

Bulk Water Form

For bulk water purchases, download the UCS Bulk Water form.
Take the completed form to Treasury, 420 West Main, 1st. Floor, and pay the estimated water usage

To obtain a meter, take the completed form and paid receipt to:
Meter Shop, 621 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Demolition Permits

Demolition permits are issued by Development Services. When applying for a permit, you will receive a utility authorization form. You must contact each utility to verify their service is off, capped and signed off on the authorization form.

For water and sewer sign off, call (405) 297-2131. Once services are verified as safe for demolition, we will contact you and ask that the sign-off sheet be faxed to: (405) 316-3475. Once all utilities have signed the authorization form, you can pay for the demolition permit at:

Development Services
420 W Main St., 8th Floor
(405) 297-3835

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