This section is designed to provide information about the process for extending water and wastewater services to new areas within LCRA’s service territory.

Did you know?
LCRA carefully reviews the design and construction of all new water lines and related facilities that will connect to its system. Newly constructed water lines and related facilities are typically conveyed to LCRA, which is responsible for operating water and wastewater systems. LCRA diligently reviews and inspects the design and construction of all service extensions to protect the public water supply and to verify compliance with all applicable environmental requirements.

How to start a project

1. All new projects start with the submission of a service extension request form (link to form below). Applicants pay a $40 fee.  LCRA will review the application and notify the applicant if the request is complete and accepted.
2. An engineer prepares a design report establishing the demands of the proposed new service and its impact on LCRA system capacity.
3. Upon approval of this design report, LCRA provides a utility service agreement specifying the conditions under which LCRA will provide service to the property.
4. Engineering drawings are submitted. LCRA will review all designs, and provide signature approval before construction can begin.

See documents below for more information, guidelines and required forms.

Helpful documents
(Help downloading Adobe Acrobat documents.)

• The Developer's Guide provides a complete step-by-step document for developers and their consulting engineering firms to understand the process for obtaining LCRA water and/or wastewater service.
• Service extension request form.
• Service extension request checklist.
• LCRA guidelines for engineering drawings.
• Submit engineering drawings based on LCRA Water and Wastewater Utilities design criteria (Drawings may be submitted concurrent to developng the service agreements.)
• Table with project close-out documentation requirements.
• LCRA standard details (Zip file, with sample engineering drawings).
• Sample of a construction and conveyance agreement.
• Real estate easement requirements.
• Job expectations: water lines | wastewater lines.
• Engineering notes: water and wastewater design notes | water design notes | wastewater design notes.

How to contact LCRA
Call the appropriate LCRA staff with your questions: