Water Line Construction Specifications

NOTE: ALL PARTIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE ATTACHED BOOKLET AND CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.
This information is intended to inform and guide homeowners and contractors regarding procedures to follow while working on Kittery Water District (here after KWD) water lines. This summary does not relieve the owner/contractor of the responsibility for meeting all State and Federal requirements pertaining to the installation of water and sewer lines.
NOTE: Provided that both the material specifications and installation requirements of the KWD are followed, upon successful installation and testing of the underground and aboveground infrastructure, KWD will accept the ownership of the infrastructure for perpetuity. If the infrastructure is not located within the Town or State right of way, a utility easement will need to be issued to the KWD.

This information is subject to revision:

BEFORE BEGINNING ANY WORK:

The KWD requires at least one week’s notice before any work can begin. This allows the KWD time to review the project with the owner/contractor and schedule installations and inspections, etc. The owner/contractor must contact Carl Palm, Superintendent at (207) 439-1128 prior to beginning work.

Pursuant to Federal Law, the owner/contractor must contact Dig Safe at 811, or 1-888-344-7233 at least three (3) working days prior to the date work is scheduled to begin. A Dig Safe Project Number is required prior to excavation.

The owner/contractor shall not operate any hydrants, valves or curb stops that are the property of the KWD.
The owner/contractor shall be responsible for notifying all users/property owners affected, prior to shutting off any services. Appropriate agencies shall also be notified.