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Service & Backflow Applications

Contained in the sections below are links to important applications and documents required for various projects.  Click on and download the appropriate form(s) or application(s), complete and return via mail to:

Erie County Water Authority
3030 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227-1097
If you require a form or application not included here, please contact the ECWA at 716 684-1510.

NEW CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS FOR NEW SERVICE

Instructions For Application For New Water Service
Application For New Water Service
Cross Connection Control Questionnaire
Organization Form
Service Line Installation Drawing
Well System Disconnection Drawing
SD21 - Water Meter Pit For Up To And Including 1-inch Meter
SD22 - Concrete Water Meter Vault One And One Half And Two Inch Meters
Application For Hydrant Permit Contractors
Application For Tank Truck Filling Permit Contractors
Application For Backflow Protected Hydrant Meter Assembly Municipalities

APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF BACKFLOW DEVICES

Instructions For Application For Approval Of Backflow Prevention Devices
Checklist For Application For Approval Of Backflow Prevention Devices
Example - Form DOH-347 Application For Approval Of Backflow Prevention Devices
Form DOH-347, Application for Approval of Backflow Prevention Devices
Engineers Report For Approval Of Backflow Prevention Devices
Example - Site Plan Drawing
Example - Plumbing Floor Plan And Elevation View Drawing
Example - RPZ RPDA Drain Options Drawing
Form DOH-1013, Report on Test and Maintenance of Backflow Prevention Device

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Room 350
Buffalo, NY 14203-2494

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