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Hooking Up to Town Water

If you are on the Town's water main, you may be able to connect to municipal water.
 >>> See the map of Ulysses water districts. 

To complete a water hookup application, follow these steps:

1. Local laws and regulations
Prior to applying for a new water hookup, review local laws and ordinances:
  1. Standard Specifications and Details for Ulysses Water
  2. Local Law 1 of 2003- Ulysses Water Law
  3. Town Code Chapter 200
2. Town-Approved Plumbing Contractor
The work must be done by a town-approved plumbing contractor. 
  1. Choose a contractor from the Town-Approved Contractor list OR
  2. Complete "New Contractor Registration"
  3. After a contractor is chosen, a permit application must be completed. No work is authorized until a permit has been issued.
3. Completed New Water Hookup Application
  1. Completion of this application is required for a permit to be issued.
  2. Coordinate work with the Department of Public Works Director.
  3. Other permits: If residence is on a County or State road, you must contact the Tompkins County Highway Division or NYSDOT. A permit for working in their right of way is likely required.

4. Plumbing Inspections

  1. Do not cover, bury or otherwise hide any plumbing prior to having it properly inspected and approved by the Town of Ulysses. 
  2. If work is covered before inspection, it will be the full responsibility of the property owner to uncover it.
  3. Inspections are required to verify plumbing is in compliance with all applicable New York State and local building codes. 
  4. At the time the permit is issued, the manner of inspections included in the permit is explained. Additional inspection trips can be provided at additional cost.

Water Hookup Application Forms

Applications can be sent to mduell@townofulyssesny.gov, or brought to the Town Hall at 10 Elm St, Trumansburg, NY 14886.