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Determination of Availability
San Mateo County and the Town of Woodside require water purveyors
to determine the availability of water to serve potential
projects within their jurisdiction. Availability is determined
by the composition of the requirements determined by multiple
entities and the existing water system capabilities. Certain
components of the determination are described in this summary.
To receive the Skyline County Water District Determination
of Availability, (DA) submit all demand requirements in writing, for domestic and fire protection, an application for a new or upgrade
to a service connection and the appropriate
fees.
Upgrade Service – Meter Size
An existing domestic water service connection shall be evaluated
to determine if the size of the existing meter will adequately
supply the flow demand of the proposed project. If the
DA, necessitates the additional capacity of a larger meter,
the applicant shall pay the Connection Charge, Facility Fee
and other applicable charges, (see Summary of Current Rates
& Charges). The applicant may request a of reduction to
the plant and facility fee by an amount equal to the fee for
the size of the existing meter
New Service – Meter Size
Meter size is determined by Skyline County Water District
based upon review of design submittals by a licensed automatic
sprinkler design contractor. Applicants shall submit one copy
of the site plan and fire sprinkler plans with the flow demand and
pressure required prior to determination of water availability.
To process the DA, the applicant shall pay the Connection
Charge, Facility Fee and other applicable charges, (see Summary
of Current Rates & Charges).
System Improvement Project
All applications for water service must be evaluated to determine
if the SCWD’s distribution system is adequate to supply
the service requirements. Applicants will be informed of the
determination that a system improvement is required to supply
the proposed project. The system improvement must be designed
by a registered civil engineer and submitted to the district
for approval prior to issuance of the building permit.
Skyline County Water District considers a system improvement
project any construction, addition and/or upgrade involving
the District’s distribution system. System improvement
projects require Board approval, legal agreements, deposits,
bonds, and insurance. A compilation of District rules, regulations,
standards and specifications is available and provided upon
request.
Backflow Device Required
SCWD requires a reverse pressure principal backflow prevention
device on the customer’s side of the meter, for service
connections that:
- include automatic fire suppression systems
- have an alternative water supply
- have recycled water or other non-potable conditions
- have water storage facilities
- have pressure systems
Cross-connections without backflow prevention pose a serious
threat to water quality. A cross-connection is a physical
connection between a potable (drinking) water supply and a
source of contamination. To protect your health and the health
of others, backflow prevention devices are mandatory for fire
sprinkler systems. This prevents the backflow of water from
the Customer’s system into Skyline CWD’s distribution
system. The District’s responsibility for water quality
and maintenance ends at the water meter. Skyline CWD’
Backflow Device Oversight Program monitors Customer compliance
with required annual inspection of all backflow devices. However,
Customers, not the District, are responsible for proper maintenance
of fire sprinklers and ensuring proper installation and working
order of all backflow prevention devices.
Backflow
Tester
PLUMBING MODIFICATIONS, FAILURE TO INSTALL OR MAINTAIN,
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF, REMOVAL OF, OR TAMPERING WITH, A
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY RESULT IN DISEASE, ILLNESS
OR EVEN DEATH.
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