On this page you will find everything you need to apply for the use of recycled water in the city of Surprise.

What to do:

• Fill out, sign and return forms #1, #2, #3, and #4 (listed below). All other numbered forms listed on this page are for informational purposes only.
• Please note that the signed original of form #4 must be returned to the city. Copies of form #3 are acceptable.

If you are planning to install an irrigation system using recycled water, you are also required to submit additional forms to Maricopa County. These forms and instructions (listed below) include applications for an Approval to Construct (ATC), Approval of Construction (AOC) and Engineers Certificate of Completion (ECOC).

Should you have any questions, please call the Surprise Environmental Division at 623.222.7000.

Required city forms:

• #1 Purple Packet Checklist
• #2 Type II General Permit Notice Of Intent
• #3 Non-Potable Water Use Application
• #4 Non-Potable Water Use Agreement
• ADEQ: Forms
• Surprise Water Meter Application

Informational Links:

• #5 AAC 18-09
• #6 AAC 18-11
• #7 ADEQ Recycled Permitting FAQ
• #8 ADEQ Water Quality Contacts
• #9 ADEQ Water Quality Inspection Enforcement Contacts
• #10 ARS 49-221
• #11 ARS 49-245.02 General
• #12 Recycled Permitting General Information

Maricopa County forms: (required only for those building recycled water structure/irrigation system)

• MCESD: Forms
• MCESD Spill Notification Packet 
• MCESD Transfer of Ownership Packet
• AOC Application and Instructions 2013-R01
• ATC Application and Instructions 2013-R01
• ECOC Form and Instructions 2013-R01
• Maricopa County Permit Process Flow Diagram Recycled Water 2010-R01