Water Connection

1. TYPES OF WATER CONNECTION

  • Domestic (Household use)
  • Commercial (Shops, offices, hotels)
  • Industrial (Special approval required)
  • Temporary Connection (Construction purpose)

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL TYPES)

A. BASIC DOCUMENTS

  1. Application Form (KWA / Corporation)
  2. Applicant ID Proof
    • Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport
  3. Address Proof
  4. Passport Size Photo
  5. Mobile Number & Email ID

B. PROPERTY RELATED DOCUMENTS

  1. Ownership Proof
    • Sale Deed / Title Deed
  2. Possession Certificate
  3. Latest Property Tax Receipt
  4. Building Number Certificate
  5. Approved Building Plan

C. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

  1. Plumbing Layout Plan
  2. Location Sketch / Site Plan
  3. Road Cutting Permission (if pipeline crosses road)
  4. NOC (if required for flats / shared property)

D. ADDITIONAL (COMMERCIAL / APARTMENT)

  1. Trade License
  2. Occupancy Certificate
  3. Consent from Owner (if rented)
  4. GST Certificate (for business use)

3. AUTHORITIES INVOLVED

  • Kerala Water Authority (Main Approval)
  • Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation (Property verification)

4. STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1: APPLICATION SUBMISSION

  • Visit Kerala Water Authority Office / Online Portal
  • Fill Water Connection Application Form
  • Submit required documents

STEP 2: DOCUMENT VERIFICATION

  • Officials verify:
    • Ownership
    • Building legality
    • Tax payment status

STEP 3: SITE INSPECTION

  • Field officer visits property
  • Check:
    • Distance from main pipeline
    • Feasibility of connection
    • Road cutting requirement

STEP 4: ESTIMATE & APPROVAL

  • Cost estimate generated including:
    • Connection fee
    • Pipe cost
    • Road cutting charges
  • Applicant receives approval notice

STEP 5: PAYMENT

  • Pay fees via:
    • Online / Treasury / Office
  • Keep receipt for records

STEP 6: EXECUTION WORK

  • Pipeline connection work starts
  • Meter installation done

STEP 7: FINAL CONNECTION ACTIVATION

  • Water supply activated
  • Consumer number issued

5. APPROXIMATE FEES

(May vary depending on distance & category)

  • Application Fee: ₹50 – ₹200
  • Connection Fee: ₹2,000 – ₹10,000+
  • Road Cutting Charges: Extra
  • Security Deposit: Based on usage

6. PROCESS TIME

  • Normal: 15 – 30 days
  • Complex cases: 30 – 60 days

7. IMPORTANT RULES

  • No illegal connection allowed
  • Meter mandatory
  • Rainwater harvesting may be required for approval
  • Separate connection required for commercial use

8. COMMON REASONS FOR REJECTION

  • Incomplete documents
  • Unauthorized building
  • Pending property tax
  • No access to main pipeline

9. PRO TIPS

  • Ensure property tax is up to date
  • Submit clear building plan
  • Follow up after inspection
  • Keep extra copies of all documents