Construction Meters
- To apply for a construction meter, please complete the Temporary Construction Meter Application and email it to Document Submittal Email.
- For relocation of a temporary construction meter, complete the Relocate a Temporary Construction Meter Application and email to Document Submittal Email.
- A Customer Service Representative will contact you to collect the deposit. Acceptable forms of phone payment are Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
- Your meter will be installed within two (2) business days after the deposit is collected.
Temporary construction meters are available in the form of a hydrant meter. All construction meters are stationary and are set at the hydrant by Cucamonga Valley Water District staff.
Construction Meter Acknowledgement and Requirements
- A $2,000.00 deposit, paid in advance is required for construction meter sizes up to 3”.
- A $3,500.00 deposit paid in advance is required for construction meter sizes 4” and above.
- Applicant will be charged for a replacement meter or repairs in the event the meter is damaged or stolen.
- Drawing water from a District hydrant without the use of a water meter with backflow device, unauthorized removal of the meter, tampering with the meter or locking device will result in a forfeiture of the deposit.
- Only District staff is authorized to move construction meters. If relocation is required, the applicant must notify the District one business day in advance.
Backflow Requirements
- Effective July 1, 2024 the State of California requires all construction meters to have approved R.P. type backflow assembly.
- Account holders are required to install, test and submit backflow test results to Cucamonga Valley Water within two (2) business days after meter installation. Please submit test results to backflow@cvwdwater.com.
- Water use is prohibited until the backflow has been tested and passed by a District approved backflow tester. The District's approved backflow testers list can be found on the District's website under the Cross-Connection/Backflow Prevention Program page.
- Relocating a construction meter will require the account holder to re-test the backflow assembly within two (2) business days.