Water Protection Forms, Applications and Reports
The Water Protection forms, applications and reports below are arranged by the various water protection program topics.
Note, until further notice, the Cross Connection Control/Water Protection Program is not accepting any in-person visitors. All completed Cross Connection Control/Water Protection forms (excluding Test and Maintenance Reports) should be submitted via email at awcrossconnection@austintexas.gov or mailed to:
Austin Water, Utility Compliance Services Division
3907 South Industrial Dr, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78744
Test and Maintenance Reports should be entered online in the WEIRS Database. As of 7/25/22, paper copies are no longer accepted unless specifically approved by a Water Protection Specialist.
Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing
- Fire Hydrant Meter for Temporary Water TMR Form (Fillable Adobe PDF)
- List - Approved Backflow Assemblies
- List - Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers
- List - Hazard Sources
- Test and Maintenance Report (TMR) (Adobe PDF)
- Backflow Gauge Registration (Fillable Adobe PDF)
- Water Protection Technician Registration Application (Adobe PDF). Use this form to register as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester. See: Registration Instructions and Requirements.
Alternate Water Systems
- Alternate Water System Permit Application (Fillable Adobe PDF). If you are installing or modifying an alternate water system, please complete this form prior to applying for a plumbing permit.
- Alternate Water System Registration (Fillable Adobe PDF)
- Cross Connection Test Form (Fillable Adobe PDF)
- Encasement Detail for One Sided Shut Down CCT and/or Relocation of Containment RP (Adobe PDF)
- Customer Service Inspection Form (Fillable Adobe PDF)
- Water Protection Technician Registration Application (Fillable Adobe PDF). Use this form to register as a professional eligible to perform customer service inspections (i.e., a Customer Service Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, or Water Supply Protection Specialist). See: Eligibility Requirements.
- Alternate Water Requirements Information Sheet (Adobe PDF).
Private Fire Hydrant Program
- Private Fire Hydrant Inspection and Test Form (Fillable Adobe PDF)
- Low Pressure Flow Chart (Adobe PDF)
- List - Private Fire Hydrant Contractors
- Water Protection Technician Registration Application (Fillable Adobe PDF). Use this form to register as a Private Fire Hydrant Specialist
Temporary Water Service
- Austin Water Utility Customer Service/TAP Applications
- Fire Hydrant Meter for Temporary Water TMR Form (Fillable Adobe PDF)
Water Wells Program
- Advance Notice of Water Well Activity Form (Fillable Adobe PDF)
- Water Well Registration Form (Fillable Adobe PDF)/ Formulación de Registro Para Pozo de Agua (Fillable Adobe PDF)
- Water Well Driller and Water Well Pump Installer Registration Form (Fillable Adobe PDF)
- Wastewater Metering Application (Adobe PDF)
- List - Registered Water Well Drillers
- List - Registered Water Well Pump Installers
Rules and Regulations
- Cross Connection Regulations, Chapter 15-1
- Fire Hydrant Regulation, Chapter 15-3
- Adopted Plumbing Code & Local Amendments (Chapter 25-12, Aticle 6)
- Water Conservation, Chapter 6-4
- Water Wells, Chapter 15-12. These new regulations includes registration requirements that apply in conjunction with the drilling of water wells, the installation of water well pumps and other closely related activities. Find out more about the Water Wells Program...
- Code of Ordinances