The District currently has around 8,000 water connections in the Arrowhead Woods water service area.

New Connection Policy
How to Apply for a New Connection
How to Apply for a Fire Flow Test

Water and Wastewater Permit Estimate FY 21-22

Fixture Count Meter Upsize Fees_

Water Meter Downsize Application

New Connection Policy

In June 2006, the District adopted a New Water Connection Policy which limits the number of new connections to the water system that are permitted each year. The Policy is designed to manage the allocation of water meters for new connections to the District’s water system for service within the Arrowhead Woods. The purpose of the policy is to help the District stay on track with its water resource planning.

The District’s New Connection Policy (Ordinance 65) is summarized as follows:

• Permits to connect (also known as water meters or connections) will be approved on a “first come, first serve” basis and are nontransferable.
• New water connections will only be installed after the foundation has been constructed.
• A maximum of 60 water connections per year will be installed.
• A maximum of five (5) water connections will be installed each month. Any remaining monthly allocation will automatically be rolled over to the next month. If less than 60 water connection permits are issued at the end of any calendar year, the remaining number of permits will not be rolled over to the next calendar year.
• Once the permit allocation for a particular month has been exhausted, an applicant can be placed on a waiting list for the next month in which permits will be available. A position on the waiting list cannot be transferred to another owner or property.
• Each applicant will be limited to two permits per month.
• Permits will expire six (6) months from the date they are issued if the water meter is not installed. A onetime extension may be granted for an additional six (6) months. However, if the water meter is not installed within one year from the date the permit was originally issued, the permit will expire and become void.
• The Policy will not apply to remodels, additions or changes of use unless they increase the existing number of connections by either meter size and/or additional meters. The Policy will require that all new connections – including remodels, additions and changes of use – must comply with the District’s Mandatory Landscape Standards.
• Commercial development projects will also be held to the limitations outlined in the Policy.
• The limitations and eligibility requirements of the Policy will apply to all applications for subdivision projects, in addition to the other requirements for subdivisions that are outlined in the District’s Rules and Regulations.

How to Apply for a New Connection

The following steps are required before a property owner in Arrowhead Woods may apply for a water connection permit:

• An applicant must apply for, pay the required fee, and receive a Service Availability Letter which informs the applicant of any limitations regarding the availability of service and specifies general and special conditions that must be met before a water connection permit may be issued. A Service Availability Letter is NOT a water connection permit, nor does it guarantee receipt of a water connection permit.
  • To apply for a Service Availability Letter, you will need to bring the following items to the District’s Engineering Department (27307 State Highway 189, Blue Jay, CA 92317):
    • Grant Deed
    • Preliminary Title Report
    • Site or Plot Plan
    • Application Fee ($172.00)
    • Service Availability Application
• An applicant must take the District’s Service Availability Letter (which is valid for one year) and their building plans to the San Bernardino County Department of Building and Safety for approval.
• An applicant must provide the District with a copy of the approved set of building plans which have the San Bernardino County Department of Building and Safety’s stamp on each page and their valid Service Availability Letter.

After all of the above conditions are met, an application may be made, and required fees paid, for a water connection permit.

How to Apply for a Fire Flow Test

The following steps are required for every new connection:

• An applicant must submit a Fire Flow Test Application.  An applicant must pay the required fee of $350

NEW DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AND CAPACITY FEES
Lake Arrowhead Woods Water Service

Supplemental Water Supply Buy-In Fee

Arrowhead Woods Only
2021-2022            $3,986.70
Future years calculations will be based on the fixed fees to date plus an adjustment for accumulated interest.

NEW DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AND CAPACITY FEES
Deer Lodge Park Water Service

PHYSICAL CONNECTION FEES
Lake Arrowhead Woods and Deer Lodge Park Water Service

NEW DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AND CAPACITY FEES
Rimforest Water Service

$5,208.26

PHYSICAL CONNECTION FEES
Rimforest Water Service

For Wastewater Connection Information, please click here.