Download Augusta Water’s Complete Design and Construction Standards
PART A: INTRODUCTION

1. Purpose
2. Authority
3. Contact
4. Plan Submittal Process

PART B, SECTION 1: GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS

1a. Future Extensions
1b. Design Calculations
1c. Easements and Property
1d. Separation of Utilities
1e. Existing Services and Disruption of Service
1f. Plan Sheet Preparation & Drafting Standards
1g. Record Plans1h. Casing Pipe

PART B, SECTION 2: WATER DESIGN STANDARDS

2a. Design Calculations
2b. System Pressure
2c. Effective Storage
2d. Pipe
2e. Appurtenances
2f. Booster Stations & Hydro-pneumatic Tanks

PART B, SECTION 3: SEWER DESIGN STANDARDS

3a. Gravity Sewers
3b. Manholes
3c. Force Mains & Pump Stations
3d. Rules and Regulations for Wastewater Discharge

PART C: CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Sec. 0110 – General Requirements
Sec. 01450 – Testing and Inspection Requirements
Sec. 01610 – Delivery, Storage and Handling
Sec. 02080 – Utility Pipe and Materials
Sec. 02085 – Valves and Cocks
Sec. 02200 – Site Construction for Pump Stations
Sec. 02317 – Grading, Excavation, Trenching, & Backfilling for Utilities
Sec. 02510 – Water Distribution
Sec. 02515 – Hydrants
Sec. 02530 – Sanitary Sewerage Systems
Sec. 02821 – Chain Link Fences and Gates
Sec. 03310 – Insulated Concrete Forms
Sec. 03400 – Precast Concrete Structures
Sec. 04100 – Generic Block Building Construction (CMU)
Sec. 06110 – Wood Framing and Construction
Sec. 07210 – Building Insulation
Sec. 07310 – Roofing Shingles
Sec. 07410 – Metal Roofing and Wall Panels
Sec. 07415 – Metal Siding and Trim
Sec. 07461 – Fiber Cement Siding and Trim
Sec. 07600 – Gutter, Flashing, and Sheet Metal
Sec. 08100 – Steel Doors and Frames
Sec. 08700 – Finish Hardware
Sec. 09910 – Exterior Painting
Sec. 09920 – Interior Painting
Sec. 11315 – Wastewater Pump Station
Sec. 13200 – Ground Storage Tank Potable Water
Sec. 16010 – Electrical Requirements for Pump Stations
Sec. 16210 – Electric Generator
Sec. 16400 – Low Voltage Distribution
Sec. 16500 – Lighting

PART D, SECTION 2: WATER STANDARD DETAILS

Augusta Water’s Design & Construction Standards Manual can be found at the links below. The standards have been revised and are effective as of July 1, 2021. These standards apply to the design of all public water and wastewater system components in service areas under Augusta Water’s jurisdiction. Please contact Augusta Water’s Engineering department with any questions.

Individual PDF’s

Individual DWG’s

For additional information on the forms included in Appendices 1 through 3, please see Plan Review Process and Forms, Fire Protection Design Policy, and Pretreatment Rules and Application pages.