Augusta Water’s updated 2026 Design and Construction Standards have officially gone into effect, as of July1, 2026.
All new public water and sewer system designs within Augusta Water’s service areas must comply with this updated edition. Developers and engineers are required to implement the 2026 criteria for all new designs and utilize the updated forms for plan review submittals. The complete updated criteria, alongside a comprehensive Summary of Revisions detailing all changes from the previous edition, are now available on the official Design and Construction Standards web page.
Q: When do the new Augusta Water Design and Construction Standards go into effect?
A: The updated 2026 Standards are effective as of July 1, 2026.
Q: Who must comply with these new standards?
A: All new projects (site plans, developments, and extensions to the public water and sewer system) must utilize the 2026Standards for design development and plan review submittals. These standards apply to all new public water and sewer system projects within Augusta Water’s service areas.
Q: What is required for new project submittals?
A: All new projects submitted for plan review after the effective date must use the 2026 Standards and associated forms (Water Meter Sizing Form, Application for Plan Review, etc.) in order to receive plan approval.
Q: How can I see what changed from the last edition?
A: You can review a detailed list of all modifications in the comprehensive Summary of Revisions document.
Q: Where can I access the 2026 Standards?
A: You can access the 2026 Design and Construction Standards on the Design and Construction Standards web page
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