Before work can begin affecting any existing or proposed water/sanitary sewer/reclaimed infrastructure, including cut/fill grading activities, construction drawings must be submitted, reviewed, and approved by Loudoun Water and the project issued a Loudoun Water construction permit.
The items required by Loudoun Water prior to issuing a construction permit will be listed in the project approval letter.
The Loudoun Water approval letter may state requirements that require submission and approval prior to issuance of the Loudoun Water construction permit.
Submittals: submittals@loudounwater.org (reviews take 10 working days):
- Specialized materials identified on the proposed material form will be included with the Loudoun Water approval letter. Shop drawings must be submitted for review and approval by Loudoun Water. Materials should not be ordered until approved by Loudoun Water as NO exceptions will be granted.
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Submittal for sanitary bypass pumping/pump around.
https://www.loudounwater.org/sites/default/files/Bypass%20Pumping%20Form%20January%202022.pdf
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Submittal for water main shutdown sequencing plan.
Water Shutdown Sequencing Form for Contractors fillable form.pdf (loudounwater.org)
- Pump and Haul information. Required if Loudoun Water manholes are to be used (coordinate with County Health Department). Provide sketch/plan, narrative, and calculations required.
- Plumbing Plans. Required if external/internal blowdown meter exists. Plans must clearly indicate incoming water to outgoing sewer, to confirm no unmetered sewer.
Easements: engineeringadmin@loudounwater.org (reviews take 5-10 working days):
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On-site easements (LW-only draft/Signature Deed/Plat, Jt. County-LW Signature Deed/Plat)
Guide to Easements | loudounwater.org
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Offsite easements (LW-only draft/Signature Deed/Plat, Jt. County-LW Signature Deed/Plat), including any required additional information
Guide to Easements | loudounwater.org
While the above requirements are being satisfied, the applicant can submit an online request at Request for Construction Permit. The online request will begin the construction permit process. Loudoun Water will provide documents that are prepared for the applicant’s review and execution. The documents will be provided within 5 - 10 business days of online request and may include:
- Construction permit
- Developer Agreement
- Construction permit fees invoice including Inspection fee, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) fee, and Record (as-built) drawing fees.
- Estimated Flow Acknowledgment (if required)
- Process Wastewater Metering Agreement [blowdown meter vault related] (if required)
- Estimated Flow Acknowledgement Agreement (EFA) (if required)
- Estimated Reclaimed Water Capacity Allocation Agreement (ERWCAA) (if required)
- Process Wastewater Metering Agreement (if required)
- Non-Residential Sanitary Sewer Service Request (NRSSSR) (if required)
The applicant will be required to provide all information listed in the approval letter to Loudoun Water. Email constructionpermit@loudounwater.org to request a secure link to upload the required files, listed in the Approval Letter, for permitting. Please include the project name and Loudoun Water project ID with your email request. Upon verification that all required documents have been provided, expect the signed construction permit to be issued within 5-10 business days.
Upon receipt of the Loudoun Water fully executed construction permit, the applicant’s contractor may request a pre-construction meeting.