Permit to Use a Hydrant

In order to use a City hydrant, a business must obtain a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow preventer. The RPZ must be purchased from and installed by a licensed master plumber. The permit application must include the serial number and model number of the RPZ. If the applicant does not have a device installed they must be able to provide proof of a waiver from DEP.

List of Permit Fees.

• 30 Day Period Permit Fee: $55.00 for each 30 day period Daily Water Usage (charged per day of water use): 13.50 per day

List of accepted payment methods.

• Check (Made payable to the New York City Water Board)
• Money Order (Made payable to the New York City Water Board)

For further assistance contact the Cross Connection Unit of the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations of the NYC DEP at 718-595-5463 or the Bureau of Customer Service at 718-595-7000.

Complete the Non-Premises Permit Application, and submit the application in person along with payment and all applicable prerequisites to one of the DEP borough office identified below

• Bronx – 1932 Arthur Ave, 6th Floor Bronx, NY 10457
• Brooklyn – 250 Livingston Street, 8th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201
• Manhattan – 1250 Broadway, 8th Floor New York, NY 10001
• Queens – 96-05 Horace Harding Expressway, 1st Floor Corona, NY 11368
• Staten Island - 60 Bay Street, 6th Floor Staten Island, NY 10301

DEP will typically be able to review the application and provide the applicant with a Non Premises Permit within three business days of their initial visit to one of the borough offices.