An engineered tap plan is a professional engineering drawing showing the proposed water and wastewater service connections between a property and Austin Water infrastructure. The plan is reviewed by Austin Water before new service connections can be installed.
It depends on the existing services and proposed project. New construction, redevelopment, significant renovations, or changes to existing water and wastewater services may trigger additional Austin Water requirements. We can review your project information and help determine the appropriate next step.
Engineered tap plans submitted to Austin Water must be prepared and submitted by a Texas-licensed Professional Engineer.
Yes. We can prepare the engineered tap plan, submit it for Austin Water review, and coordinate applicable revisions and review comments through the approval process.
The property address is the best starting point. If available, also provide your site plan, architectural plans, proposed project scope, and any City of Austin permit information or review comments you have already received.
Timelines vary depending on the project, City review workload, project complexity, and whether revisions are required. Familiarity with Austin Water's requirements can help reduce avoidable comments and unnecessary review cycles, but City review timelines cannot be guaranteed.
Possibly. Austin Water may allow qualifying residential projects to retain certain existing service connections depending on the proposed project and existing conditions. This is evaluated on a project-specific basis.
No. We work with builders, contractors, architects, developers, design professionals, and individual property owners.