Request for

Certificate of Water Availability

for Pierce County Commercial Properties

We provide a Certificate of Water Availability when Pierce County requires drinking water approval for your building permits for your property outside of Tacoma city limits. This certifies our willingness and ability to provide water service to your parcel for your project.


For properties inside Tacoma city limits, please submit a Water Adequacy Letter Request.

 

Part I: Applicant Information

 
 

Please include Street, City, State, and ZIP Code.

 
 
Phone
 

If none, enter 'N/A'

 

A UBI number (also called a tax registration number, a business registration number, or a business license number) is a nine-digit number that registers you with several state agencies and allows you to do business in Washington State.


For more information, go to: https://dor.wa.gov

 

 

Part II: Site Information

 

Please include Street, City, State, and ZIP Code.

 
 

If none, enter 'N/A'.

 
 
 
 

Provide the identification number for the nearest hydrant to the site.

If unknown, enter 'Unknown'.

 
 

 

Part III: Project Information

 
 

Please include intended use for water service, water fixture count, building square footage, and any other pertinent information regarding the project.

 
 
 

New water service can be provided only after an approved backflow prevention assembly is installed, inspected, and approved by Tacoma Water's Water Quality section for the following property types:


  • facilities listed in Table 13 of WAC 246-290-490,
  • dedicated fire services,
  • separately metered irrigation services,
  • multi-tenant commercial properties, and
  • premises with an unapproved auxiliary water supply available on site


To request Backflow Assembly Inspect, complete this form:

Occupancy/Backflow Assembly Inspection Request


Or for more information, visit this site:

Tacoma Water Construction & Development Services


Is there an auxiliary water supply on the property?

 

If you are unsure, select 'UNSURE'.

 
 
 

Site plans, including building square footage, building footprint, travel ways, and water lines, are required.


(Accepted file types: .jpg, .png, .gif, .pdf, .doc, .docx)

Drop your files here
 
 
 

By clicking the 'Submit' below, you will be sending your request to Tacoma Water's Construction & Development Group for review.


For your records, a copy of your request will be sent to the email you provided above.


We are committed to providing you with a response within 14 business days.


If you have questions or concerns, you can email waterconstruction@cityoftacoma.org or call (253) 502-8247.