Service Connection & Disconnection
Policy and fees apply for taps that need to be connected or disconnected. A Property must be Included within the District’s Boundary prior to connection. A permit to connect is also required.
Connection and Disconnection requires working with District representatives for planning and inspection(s). Please see Policies located on this website and/or call the District Office regarding the inclusion process, which is summarized below:
1. Property owner petitions District for inclusion and pays inclusion fee.
2. Notice for Petition Hearing is published.
3. Petition Hearing is held at a regular Board Meeting.
4. Petition is filed with District Court and Court Orders the Inclusion
5. Jefferson County processes the Inclusion Order and the property becomes subject to District’s mil levy on the next assessment cycle.
The Application is the procedure that allows the tap owner to physcially connect a tap to the main or a lateral is below; if the property to be served is located near a Lateral, the Lateral owners must grant permission by signing the tap permit application.
LMWD Application for Tap Permit
Mechanical Procedures to place taps in service (Connection) or permanently disconnected are below.