Tap Permits (New Water Service)
Contractors are required to obtain a tap permit for new connections to water mains.
Contractor Requirements
Contractor should contact the Water Utility office at 414-302-8830 to verify tap size and main size.
Contractor must coordinate scheduling new tap connections with Water Utility office at 414-302-8830 at least three business days prior to project start due to some parts may not be readily available.
Contractor will provide a minimum 5' x 5' safe trench per OSHA standards and approved by Water Utility personnel.
City personnel will install the water main tap.
For taps three inches and larger, City will provide tap, valve, and valve box.
For taps smaller than three inches, City will provide corporation stop, curb box, and curb stop.
Contractors must pay permit fee online or in the form of a check according to the fee schedule listed below, checks should be made payable to: City of West Allis and can be mailed or dropped off to West Allis Municipal Water Utility at 6300 W. McGeoch Ave., West Allis, WI 53219 from Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Water tap permit can be requested from the Water Utility online or by calling 414-302-8830.
Water Main Tap Permit Fees - Effective January 1, 2025
Tap Size | 4 Inch Main | 6 Inch Main | 8 Inch Main | 12 Inch Main | 16 Inch Main |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Inch | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | N/A |
1-1/2 Inch | $800.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 | N/A |
2 Inch | $1,00.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A |
6 Inch | N/A | $3,500.00 | $3,600.00 | $3,700.00 | $3,800.00 |
8 Inch | N/A | N/A | $3,700.00 | $3,800.00 | $3,900.00 |