Water Transport Records (WTR) is a key administrative and technical group within PWD that provides numerous services to the development community.
Water Transport Records (WTR) is a key administrative and technical group within PWD that provides numerous services to the development community including:
- Sprinkler application stamps with current flow test data. See instructions for ordering a flow test.
- Issues pre-permit applications for proposed water and sewer connections to existing City infrastructure.
Note that pre-permit applications must be submitted to the Water Desk at L&I in the Concourse of the Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Blvd., who will issue the actual permit.
For more information on the review and approval of sewer connections, see the Sewer Connection and Repair Manual (As of 2/5/2024, version 1.2 is now available. If you have accessed the Manual previously, you may need to clear your browser cache to see the latest version.) - Reviews Guaranteed Pavement Information System (GPIS) utility Clearances.
- Provides records of existing PWD Infrastructure to property owners, developers, and their agents through Pennsylvania One Call System.
- Receives and supplies flow test orders to the public on behalf of Load Control.
- Inspects new sewer lateral pipe connections and lateral repairs as per the Sewer Connection and Repair Manual.
- Updates contract drawings and connections on existing utility return plans.