Water Connection Information

When a property owner wants to connect to the municipal water system, they must first determine if their property has a municipal water service valve installed by viewing the Water Availability Map. You can also search existing water service availability by address or by tax roll ID.

If municipal water is available to your property, simply complete the following steps:

1.     Hire a contractor to install the water service pipe
A contractor will install the water service pipe from the municipal service valve to your home or business. It’s important for the contractor to install the correct size service pipe to serve your property. The size of your water lateral is determined by your plumber when completing the water calculations form for your parcel. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.

2.     Hire a plumber to install the water meter
The municipal water connection permit fee is $40. The water meter will only be released to a licensed plumber, who will install the water meter and MUST provide water calculations to the Algoma Water Utility prior to inspection. Your plumber is also responsible for verifying that no cross connections exist between the residential well and the municipal water system.

3.     Schedule an Inspection
The Algoma Water Utility requires a 24-hour notice to inspect both the exterior hook up and the interior connection. After inspection, we will turn on water service for your property. The licensed plumber you selected is required to be onsite during the water turn-on and inspection.