Development Services
For new or modified water service, records, fire flow testing, and District standards.
ACWD’s Customer Service counter at our Grimmer Boulevard headquarters in Fremont is open weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and we are available to assist customers who have questions about new or modified water services, fees, records, or fees.
Approved Development-Related Fees and Charges
On February 12, 2026, the Alameda County Water District (ACWD) Board of Directors held a public hearing and adopted the following charges related to new or upgraded water service. Please see the attached Schedule of Development Fees and Charges for a summary of ACWD’s upcoming development-related fees and charges which were adopted by the ACWD Board of Directors, and will become effective May 1, 2026.
Current Schedule of Development Fees and Charges (Eff. 5/1/25) (PDF)
Approved Schedule of Development Fees and Charges (Eff. 5/1/26) (PDF)
Applications
Customer Work Request Application
Use this application to request new or modified water services, such as installation, upgrade, relocation or removal of meters, fire services, or other field work by ACWD.
Fire Flow Test Application
Are you working on a project which involves a new or modified fire service? Do you need to know the capacity of the water distribution system at a specific location? Fire Hydrant flow test information is typically needed for fire sprinkler system designs, water system designs, and insurance purposes.
Application for Public Water System Extension (PDF)
Applies only to projects involving a public water main extension. This application must be completed and submitted prior to review of improvement plans by ACWD.
Hydrant Meter Request Form
Used when water is needed from existing fire hydrants (example, construction water, dust control, street sweeping, etc.).
Fees
Current Schedule of Development Fees and Charges (Eff. 5/1/25) (PDF)
Summary of common fees, charges and budgetary estimates related to new or modified water service.
ACWD Rate and Fee Schedule for 2025 (Eff. 3/1/25) (PDF)
District-wide rates and fees, including water consumption charges and bimonthly service charges, fees and charges to establish water service, administrative charges, and other fees.
ACWD Development Fee and Water Rate Studies
Financial planning and analysis documents related to Development fees, water rates and the Mitigation Fee Act.
Records
GIS Maps, Record Drawings, and Other Records Request
Use this link to request 200-scale utility maps showing the general location of ACWD facilities in the vicinity of your project or site, record engineering drawings, and improvement plans showing the plan and profile of specific ACWD water facilities, or for ACWD records other than maps and drawings.
Policies and Specifications
ACWD Resolution No. 24-004 - Development Policy (Eff. 5/1/24) (PDF)
Governing water services and the extension and improvement of the water distribution system and facilizes of the Alameda County Water District.
Development Specifications for Public Water System Extensions (PDF)
General requirements, policies and procedures for Developers with projects which will include public water main extensions or new public water system construction. Includes the basis and application of ACWD’s development related fees and charges.
Standard Specifications and Drawings
ACWD standards for construction of public water facilities. Includes Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings and Approved Materials.
Water Efficiency Measures for New Developments (PDF)
A listing of required and recommended water efficiency measures for residential and commercial developments.
Backflow Prevention
Requirements, information, and forms related to cross connection control and backflow prevention devices.
Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Tell us how we’re doing! If you’ve done business with ACWD’s Development Services division, we’d greatly appreciate your feedback.