All new water service lines shall be at least 1" type K copper.  Depth of lines after final grade shall be 48" minimum - 60" maximum and all fittings shall be the compression type.  (Corporation Stop - Ford FB1000-X-Q, Curb Valve , Mueller B-25209 or Ford B44-X-Q) Joining Service Lines, (Mueller or Ford 3 Part Union - H-15403 or C44-X-Q.)  All water service lines shall be inspected and tested prior to covering up with earth - no stone bigger than #57 limestone or gravel will be allowed near the copper line.  Requests for inspection shall made one working day prior to being ready to the Utility Office at City hall at Customer Service at 330-335-2700 or the Meter Service Department at 330-335-2831,

All new curb boxes shall be Tyler-Buffalo 6500-95E or 95F or equal and risers will not be allowed.  The curb boxes shall rest on a concrete block or bricks, and not on the curb valve or the copper water line.  The location of new curb boxes will not be in the sidewalk or closer than one foot to the sidewalk.

The meter location shall be such so the meter is readily available for maintenance, replacement, and reading.  All new services are required to have a remote reader which requires a wire from the meter to remote reader location.  It is recommended the remote reader be located near the electric meter, however the Water Department may suggest another location.  This wire can be installed prior to finishing to avoid drilling through finished walls by calling the Utility Office at 330-335-2700 or the Meter Service Department at 330- 335-2831 one working day prior to being ready.

Unmetered construction water is available for a period not to exceed six (6) months.  This water is to be used strictly for construction purposes.  Any use of unmetered water for other than construction (i.e. lawn watering) shall cause the service to be disconnected until estimated water use is paid for and a water meter installed.  Water meter installation will not be done until the final building inspection is completed and passed.  Occupancy prior to final inspection and passage and water meter installation is prohibited.

Curb stops (valves) are to be operated only by authorized City Personnel.  The final acceptance of the curb stops will be after the final grading, seeding and sidewalk and the water department is satisfied with the pressure test, depth, relationship to the street centerline and the sidewalk, and their water key can easily get on the line valve within a vertical valve box.  Any damage to curb boxes and stops prior to final acceptance is the responsibility of the contractor/property owner.   No permanent service will be established or meter set unless the curb stop is accepted, accessible, operational and all fees pertaining to the water service are paid.  See plans for additional information (if applicable).

Any questions are to be directed to the Utility Office at City Hall, 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281 (Utility Office at 330-335-2700 or Meter Service Department at 330-335-2831).