Water network standards
Standards for pipelines typically less than 250mm in nominal diameter.
About these standards
The local water network covers the reticulated distribution system from the transmission system to each property.
These standards are for pipelines typically less than 250mm nominal diameter. Local networks that are larger in diameter may need to add input during design, or to follow the standard details in water transmission. We will evaluate these requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Design
Document name: Code of practice water supply only
Document number: COP-01
Revision number: 2.4
Revision date: 1/06/2021
Description: Watercare Code of Practice for Land development and Subdivision. For water supply only.
Document name: Safety in design guide
Document number: DP-10
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 1/03/2017
Description: Design safety and risk management across the life cycle of an asset.
Document name: Architectural design guidelines
Document number: DP-12
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 08/06/2020
Description: Processes and design considerations for the architectural aspects of above ground water and wastewater infrastructure.
Document name: Standard for network water pump stations
Document number: DP-15
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 18/06/2020
Description: Design principles and processes for delivering a local network water pump station.
Document name: Organisational physical security standard
Document number: ESF-500-STD-406
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 19/02/2024
Description: Standard for physical security control measures required at sites and buildings to protect Watercare property, information and people.
Drawings
Document name: Access structure drawings for water infrastructure
Document number: DW06
Revision number: 1.1
Revision date: 19/10/2018
Description: Access structures used in transmission water. Drawing set includes standard pipe bridge safety barriers, security gates, hatches and ladders.
Document name: Access structure general drawings for public/non-public areas
Document number: DW07
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 19/08/2016
Description: Handrail details for public/non-public areas.
Document name: Code of practice for land development and subdivision - water drawing set
Document number: ESF-500-FOR-101 (DW02)
Revision number: 3
Revision date: 18/08/2025
Description: Drawing set for water networks, subdivision and land development. Limited to pipe diameter up to 250mm.
Document name: Water pump station drawings for networks
Document number: DW04
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 19/08/2016
Description: Typical layout for network booster pump stations. Drawing to be read with electrical set DW18.
Construction
Document name: Water networks installation guideline
Document number: ESF-600-GDN-104
Revision number: 1.0
Revision date: 08/09/2025
Description: Local water network installation guideline to supplement Watercare standards and standard drawings.
Document name: General civil construction standard
Document number: CG
Revision number: 1.1
Revision date: 19/06/2019
Description: General civil activities such as earthworks, pipe material construction, other building.
Document name: General mechanical construction standard
Document number: ESF-600-STD-701
Revision number: 2.1
Revision date: 01/10/2024
Description: General mechanical construction standard including installation and quality control requirements.
Document name: Code of Practice for Disinfection of Water Systems
Document number: COP-04
Revision number: 5
Revision date: 26/8/2024
Description: Disinfection practices for potable water systems and reservoirs when brought into service.
Document name: HSE standard
Document number: HSE
Revision number: 1.1
Revision date: 30/09/2019
Description: General health and safety and environmental control practices for Watercare construction sites. Users are still required to complete site-specific items in contract conditions and site-specific specifications.
Document name: Code of Practice for Commissioning
Document number: ESF-700-STD-801
Revision number: 2.0
Revision date: 25/06/2024
Description: Standard to complete commissioning works of infrastructure including mechanical, process, instrumentation and electrical works.
Templates
Document name: QA templates for general civil construction standards
Document number: TMPL-08
Revision number: 1.1
Revision date: 19/06/2019
Description: QA/QC templates for general civil construction standard.
Document name: QA templates for mechanical construction standards
Document number: TMPL-09
Revision number: 1.1
Revision date: 19/06/2019
Description: QA/QC templates for mechanical construction standard.
Document name: Form templates for Code of Practice for Commissioning
Document number: TMPL-16
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 20/12/2016
Description: Templates for COP-03. For a Word version of this document please contact [email protected]
Document name: Safety in design risk WSL register
Document number: TMPL-19
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 4/11/2021
Description: Template to complete safety in design risk assessment.
Document name: Commissioning Index
Document number: ESF-700-ITP-801
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 25/06/2024
Description: Index and section reference for commissioning requirements.
Document name: Pre-commissioning ITRs template
Document number: ESF-700-ITP-802
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 25/06/2024
Description: Pre-commissioning requirements and checklist template.
Document name: Installation completion ITRs template
Document number: ESF-700-ITP-803
Revision number: 1
Revision date: 25/06/2024
Description: Inspection and testing requirements template including acceptance criteria. To be used in conjunction with Watercare's Code of Practice for Commissioning.
Document name: Tender level commissioning template
Document number: ESF-700-TMP-801
Revision number: 2
Revision date: 25/11/2024
Description: Commissioning plan template to assist with the tender process and meet the requirements of our Code of Practice for Commissioning.
Document name: Small projects commissioning plan template
Document number: ESF-700-TMP-802
Revision number: 2
Revision date: 25/11/2024
Description: Commissioning plan template for low complexity projects. It should be modified to suit projects.
Document name: Water booster developer pump station commissioning plan template
Document number: ESF-700-TMP-804
Revision number: 2
Revision date: 25/11/2024
Description: Commissioning plan template for water booster developer pump station projects. It should be modified to suit projects.
These are the current standards. If you require a previous standard, please contact us.
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