New Water Service Installation

To request the installation of new water service to a property, you may download and complete a New Water Service Application form by clicking on the link below. Upon receipt of your form, New Jersey American Water will review your request to verify water service is available to your property. We will contact you within 5 -10 business days regarding the receipt and status of your application. It is important to complete all the fields on the application so we may process your request as quickly as possible. More information can be obtained by contacting your local New Services Application Contact.

For All Applications 

Customers should print the application guide and keep for their use and reference.

• Guide to Water Service Application (pdf)

Customers should print the applicable application and the demand worksheet:

• Water Service Application - New Jersey American Water (pdf)
• Water Service Application - Edison (pdf)
• Water Service Application - Liberty (pdf)
• Demand Worksheet (pdf)

Typical Diagrams: Meters, Vaults and Service Lines

• Typical meter vault diagram (pdf) - includes detector check valve spec. For meter specs, contact the local New Services Application Contact.
• Typical service line installation (pdf)
• Typical residential inside set (Edison and Liberty) (pdf)
• Typical commercial inside set (Edison and Liberty) (pdf)

For Domestic Service Applications Only 

For Domestic Service Applications when GPM requirement or desired meter size is unknown.

• Fixture Count Data Sheet (pdf)

For  Fire Service Applications Only

Please print and complete a Fire Flow Calculator Worksheet:

• Fire Flow Calculator Worksheet (pdf)

NOTE: Fire Service customers must also provide a set of sprinkler plans signed by the the local Fire Sub-code Official.

Useful Links

• NJDEP Water Main Extension Regulations
• NJDEP Physical Connection Permits
• Fire Flow Calculator - ISO web page

New Customer Booklet

For more information about New Jersey American Water, including the services we provide, our payment options and how to read your bill, view our Welcome to New Jersey American Water brochure for new customers.

Questions and Answers about the New Water Service Inquiry Process

1. Is there a fee for installation of a service?
   Upon review of your new water service request, New Jersey American Water will determine if the customer will be responsible for any of the associated installation.
   
2. How long does the service installation process take?
   Your application will be processed within 5-10 business days upon receipt. During this time you will be notified of receipt of your application, acknowledgment of service availability and notified of any fees. New Jersey American Water will apply for any street opening permits, any other required permits, request a utility markout, and schedule the service for installation. The entire process can take up to 16 weeks, based upon receipt of payment, receipt of an approved street opening permit, and the order of your request.
   
3. After the service is installed, how do I do I activate service to have the water turned on?
   When you are ready to have the water turned on for the newly installed service, simply call our Customer Service Center at 1-800-652-6987, to initiate service and to have the water turned on.
   
4. What happens if a water main does not front my property?
   Upon receipt of your inquiry, we will review our facility drawings and possibly conduct a site visit to ensure a water main does front the property. In a case where the water main needs to be extended, you will be notified and your request will be forwarded to Developer Services. Additional information regarding the Developer Service process can be found on our Developer Services page.