Types of Main Extensions

The Petitioner must deposit the estimated cost of the water main extension with WaterOne in the form of a check or letter of credit. Upon completion of the water main extension, WaterOne will determine the final cost of construction and invoice or refund the Petitioner accordingly.
  1. Nonrefunding Main Extension Agreements (formerly Plan A) are typically used for water mains to be installed within the interior of a subdivision or development. The cost of the water main extension is not refundable to the Petitioner.
  1. Benefit Area Main Extension Agreements (formerly Plan C) may be used for 12-inch or larger water mains exterior to a subdivision or development. The cost of the water main extension is typically prorated based on the total acreage included in the benefit area. Acreage charges will be collected from other property owners within the benefit area as connections are made to WaterOne facilities, and those charges will be refunded to the Petitioner. Benefit Area Agreements will terminate after a maximum of 20 years.
  1. Refund Area Main Extension Agreements (formerly Plan D) may be used for eight inch and smaller mains which are installed to serve the Petitioner’s property and can also serve property other than that owned by the Petitioner. The cost of the water main extension is prorated, typically based on the property footage adjacent to the new water main extension. A share of the cost can be collected from other property owners, based on front footage, as other property owners connect, directly or indirectly, to the water main. Footage charges collected will then be refunded to the Petitioner. Refund Area Agreements will terminate after a maximum of 20 years.

     

For questions, contact Terry Schulze, New Main Extension Administrator at tschulze@waterone.org or (913) 895-5726 or by fax (913) 895-1827.