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Question: What is the hydraulic gradient in my project area?

Answer: Please contact our development section at 513-591-6567 or email development@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov

Question: How long is the water main plan review time?

Answer: 45-90 days from preliminary application (PA) submittal to plan approval but depends on the responsiveness of the engineering firm doing the plans. Our goal is to review all submittals within 10 days of receipt. Please contact our development section at 513-591-6567 or email development@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov with any questions regarding review times.

Question: Is water available to my site?

Answer: Please contact our development section at 513-591-7858 or email development@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov to determine if water is available to a project site.

Question: Am I entitled to a refund if I installed a water main a few years ago and now someone else is connecting to it?

Answer: No. Once the water main is accepted by GCWW, new users may be added at the discretion of GCWW.

Question: How much are plan review fees?

Answer: Plan review fees for private development/subdivision plans are currently $48/hour of review time. Most reviews range between 2-6 hours of billable time. Please contact our development section at 513-591-6567 or email development@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov with any questions regarding review fees.

Question: Do I need an easement?

Answer: Easements are required for the installation of branches across connecting properties and for water main installation outside of the public right-of-way. For more information on easement requirements please contact our development section at 513-591-6567 or email development@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov with any questions.

Question: What is a preliminary application?

Answer: Preliminary application often called a PA is a set of individualized directives signed by our chief engineer and director that explain how a project should proceed and any restrictions or special conditions placed on a specific project. A preliminary application is required for any project that may need to change the length of our distribution system. Please click here to download a copy of our PA. 

Please contact our development section at 513-591-6567 or email development@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov with any questions regarding preliminary applications.

Question: What are OEPA fees?

Answer: Current OEPA review fees are $185. Checks must be made out to “Treasurer of the state of Ohio” and turned in with all other OEPA project documentation. GCWW is self-certified with the OEPA. The OEPA allows GCWW to pay a flat plan review rate no matter the size of the project.

Question: What is the procedure for extending a public water main?

Answer:

  1. Submit a preliminary application with a concept plan.
  2. Once preliminary application is approved send 2 paper sets of water main construction drawings to start the review process.
  3. Once plans are reviewed and approvable, submit mylars
  4. Mylars are signed

Please contact our development section at 513-591-6567 or email development@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov with any questions