North Garland County Regional Water District

Minimum Standards for Service Connections

    The Water District has been informed by the Arkansas Department of Health that all connections to a public
    water system must meet certain minimum standards and that it is the responsibility of the Water District to
    see that these standards are met.

    Some of these regulations are to protect the integrity of the water system and others are for the personal
    protection of you, the water user. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the employees of our water district
    to inspect your connections to the water system and note any corrections that must be made to be in
    compliance with State Health Department regulations and Water District policies.

    Listed below are the standards that must be in compliance:

    1 Any existing wells must be disconnected from the residence or building. An outside hydrant can be
      connected to the well, but no water lines from the well can be connected to the residence or building.

    2 A shut-off valve between the meter and the regulator.

    3 A water pressure regulator installed between the meter and your house.

    4 An accessible housing for items 2 & 3.

    5 There can be no cross connection between the public water system and your previous supply system.

    6 All piping used to make the connection must at least 200 psi in either roll tubing or Schedule 40 PVC.
       No hose clamps or galvanized piping permitted underground.

    7 ¾” pipe shall be the minimum size allowed for connecting to the water system. All connections must
      be either brass or pvc.

    8 All piping must be installed at a depth of at least 12 inches.

    9 Water heaters shall have a T&P valve and gas water heaters shall be properly vented through the roof.

    10 Commercial connections must be done by a licensed plumber. Call the State Health Department for
         Details at 624-1159.

    11 A homeowner may make his own connection to the meter box, but if he hires someone to make the
         connection, they must be a licensed plumber.

    12 A licensed inspector must inspect all connections. Call the Water District office at 620-4118 for details.

    13 Any free standing outside hydrant installed on a water line, either frost free or underground in a vault,
        must have a double check valve assembly installed. Wall hydrants must be equipped with an approved
        vacuum breaker.

    14 In no case shall electrical lines, television cable lines, telephone lines or gas lines be installed in the same
         trench or encasement with water mains.

    15 All new construction shall have a thermal expansion tank or a combination ball and relief valve.

    The above items must be accomplished prior to installing a meter and turning on your water. If you have
    questions or need help in determining what to do, the District’s employees will gladly assist you.
 

NORTH GARLAND COUNTY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
“A COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION”
138 Cedar Mountain Circle
Hot Springs, AR 71909
(501) 620-4118