Thank you for your interest in the 2008 Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) Design and Construction Practices Manual (DCPM).

The criteria and practices set forth in this manual are the minimum standards for sanitary sewer and water improvements within the Municipality of Anchorage. The criteria are derived from industry principles and practices, and criteria and practices of the latest version of Federal and State Regulations; Water and Wastewater Tariffs; Municipal Law; and Municipality of Anchorage Standard Specifications (MASS).

Additionally, we have applied suggestions and construction standards received from developers, consulting engineers, contractors and the expertise of many Utility employees. This manual supersedes AWWU’s 2004 DCPM for Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvements. Customers will have a 30 day transition period where if plans are submitted to AWWU prior to the 30 day expiration period (October 1, 2008) the 2004 DCPM may be used.  If construction based on 2004 DCPM is not started prior to January 1, 2009, it must thereafter follow the 2008 DCPM. After October 1, 2008, all drawings, specifications, and construction in the field must comply with the 2008 DCPM. 

Our mission is to provide competitive, reliable, quality service to all customers, and to ensure orderly development of facilities within our service areas through continuous improvement while providing a return to the Municipality. The purpose of the manual is to assist in achieving this mission in a cost-effective manner, with due consideration of capital, operating and maintenance costs. Emphasis is placed on criteria that consider long-term maintenance needs of AWWU, resulting in better utility service at less cost to the Municipality and rate payers.

In consideration of rapid changes in technology and/or construction practices, AWWU will amend this manual on an as-needed basis. AWWU will provide dates and links to the addendum on this internet web site as they are developed.

Please submit any questions or comments to the AWWU Engineering Planning Section, Attention: Steven Hughes, phone (907) 564-2720, or e-mail Steven. Hughes@awwu.biz

Todd Carroll
Project Manager
Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility