PERMITOS FIELD GUIDE
Water and wastewater due diligence for Texas land
A nearby line, meter or well does not establish that a proposed development has adequate or approvable service.
Updated September 22, 2026 · Ryze Property Solutions LLC1. Identify the potential provider
Research certificates, service territory, districts and nearby systems. Ask whether the provider is willing and able to serve the proposed demand.
2. Quantify full demand
Estimate connections, peak occupancy, daily flow, fire-flow needs, irrigation and future phases. Screening assumptions should not be represented as engineering conclusions.
3. Understand extension conditions
Ask about line size, distance, easements, impact fees, meter limits, construction standards and estimated timing.
4. Evaluate private or shared supply
Determine whether proposed connections or population could trigger different regulatory treatment. Use the appropriate water professional for final design and testing.
5. Reserve wastewater area
Consider soils, setbacks, drainage, reserve area, disposal method, daily design flow and phased expansion before maximizing density.
6. Document the unresolved decision
Record who must confirm capacity, which study is needed, the expected sequence and how an unfavorable result changes the project.