Division of Surface Water How To Obtain a PTI




How to Obtain a PTI:

Once you determine you need a PTI for your project, the following is a step-by-step process of “How to Obtain a PTI.”

If you are not sure that you need a PTI, please contact a Central Office staff member.

Step 1:

Fill out Form A. (Please note: Applicant needs to sign form. This is not the design engineer or consultant.)

Step 2:

Determine and complete appropriate B Forms, dependent upon if the project is a Sanitary Sewer Extension, Onsite System, Holding Tank, or Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Step 3:

Fill out an Antidegradation Addendum form for all PTI projects.

  • For sanitary sewer extensions with stream crossings, and for WWTP construction if there is work in or near a stream bed, also fill out a Stream Evaluation Addendum.

Step 4:

Submit the following to the appropriate District Office.

  • four (4) copies of detailed plans with PE stamp, signature and date;
  • two (2) copies of Form A;
  • two (2) copies of the corresponding Form B;
  • two (2) copies of the Antidegradation Addendum Form (and Stream Evaluation Addendum, if appropriate); and
  • the appropriate fees;

(a) $100 Application Fee
(b) $100 Plan Review Fee
(c) Construction/Installation Cost multiplied by 0.0065

Total Fee = (a) + (b) + (c)  (Not to exceed $15,100.00)

For specific requirements click: Sanitary Sewer Extensions, Onsite Systems, Holding Tanks, or Wastewater Treatment Plants.

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