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We maintain standards in a number of areas to record our best practice and ensure consistency in the design of our assets. Access key standards and specifications here.

The following standards are primarily used by Design Engineers to produce designs and contract documents that deliver acceptable assets.

It is common for standards and product specifications to be referenced in our tender and contract documents. We have made the copies of our standards, specifications and drawings available to assist contractors who are submitting tenders, by providing easier access to the documents.

We will still be maintaining the access to our standards through our eProcurement portal for 'Registered standards' copy holders. Registered copy holders will have the same version as on the public website but will be notified by email when any changes are made to a document.

Please note: Water Corporation Design Standards should be used in conjunction with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) Codes. We recommend that you purchase a copy of the Codes from the WSAA online bookshop.

Disclaimer

Please read the following disclaimer before referencing these documents.

Any person or entity which relies upon the Standards/Specifications from the Water Corporation website does so entirely at their own risk and without any right of recourse to the Water Corporation, including, but not limited to, using the Standards/Specification for works other than for or on behalf of the Water Corporation. The Standards/Specifications available from the Water Corporation website are intended solely for information only and cannot be relied upon. The Water Corporation accepts no liability for any loss or damage that arises from anything in the Standards/Specifications including (but not limited to) any loss or damage that may arise due to the errors and omissions of any person.

The Water Corporation shall not be responsible, nor liable, to any person or entity for any loss or damage suffered as a consequence of reliance on, or the unlawful use of, or reference to, the Standards/Specifications, including but not limited to the use of any part of the Standards/Specification without first obtaining prior express written permission from the CEO of the Water Corporation.

Any interpretation of anything in the Standards/Specifications that deviates from specific Water Corporation Project requirements must be referred to the Water Corporation’s project manager and/or designer for that particular Project for further direction or agreement.

 

Standards, specifications and drawings

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DS20 Design Process for Electrical Works

DS21 Major Pump Station Electrical 
DS22 Ancillary Plant and Small Pump Stations Electrical 
 DS23 Pipeline AC Interference and Substation Earthing
 DS24 Electrical Drafting
 DS25 – Solar Energy Systems 

 DS26 – Type Specifications Electrical Index 

 DS28 – Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants Electrical 

 DS29 – Arc Flash Hazard Assessment of Switchgear Assemblies

 Major Pump Station Standard Electrical Drawings
 Small Pump Station Standard Electrical Drawings - MN01
 Small Pump Station Standard Electrical Drawings - Superceded
 Approved Panel of Switchboard Manufacturers for the Supply of Low Voltage Switchboards - Information for Use of Panel
 Approved Panel of Switchboard Manufacturers for the Supply of Low Voltage Switchboards - Details Summary

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Chlorination Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Flexible Tubing
DS70-01 - Chlorine Buildings 
DS70-02 - Chlorine Leak Detectors 
DS70-03 - Emergency Shutoff Device for use on Chlorine Containers
DS70-05 - Chlorine Container Floor Scales
DS 70-06 - Chlorine Ancillary Equipment
DS70-20 - Small Chlorination Systems Water Control Function Description
DS70-20/30 -  Small Chlorination Systems (Water) - Basis of Design
DS70-25 Drum Sequenced Vacuum System Functional Control Description
DS70-25 Drum Sequenced Vacuum System Functional Description Overview
DS70-30 - Small Chlorination Systems Wastewater Control Function Description

DS71-01 - Fluoro Acid Storage (FSA) Storage and Dosing Facilities 

DS71-02 - Fluorosilicic Acid Storage and Dosing System Control Functional Specification Ver1 Rev1

DS71 - Drawing List Fluorosilicic Acid Standard Designs
DS72-01 - Lime Storage Mixing and Dosing System Basis of Design
DS72-02 - Lime Storage Mixing and Dosing System Control Functional Specification

DS73-01 - Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite Storage and Dosing System Basis of Design 

DS73-02 - Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite Storage and Dosing System Control Functional Specification 

DS 73-10 -  Small Sodium Hypochlorite System - Basis of Design
DS 75-01 Small Ammoniation Systems - Basis of Design
 DS 78 - Chemical Dosing Design Standard
DS79 - Design of Chemical Systems Legislative Requirements and General Principles
DS79-02 - Emergency Safety Showers and Eyewash Stations
DS79-03 - Chemical Barrier Protection
DS 79-04 Chemical Signage, Labelling and Markers
DS 79-05 Small Chemical Systems
Chemical Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Cylinder Ramps
Chemical Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Manifest Holder Tube
Chemical Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Portable Eyewash Unit
Chemical Facility Operations Equipment Specification - SCBA Cabinet Wall or Vehicle Mounted 
Chemical Facility Operation Equipment Specification - Windvane Assembly
Chlorination Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Chlorine Mallet
Chlorination Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Chlorine Pigtails Copper Flexible Tubing
Chlorination Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Chlorine Washers
Chlorination Facility Operations Equipment Specification - ChlorineValve Key 
Chlorination Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Multi Chlorine Spanner
Chlorination Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Single Ammonia Bottle Station
Chlorination Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Windsock Assembly 
Chlorination Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Drum Lifting Beams 
Chlorination Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Lifting Beam Rest
Chlorine Analyser Selection Guideline
Chemical Facility Operations Equipment Specification - Ammonia Hoses

 

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DS WCSS001–1 Hazchem placard
DS WCSS002–2 Chlorine Bulk placard
DS WCSS002–3 Chlorine Package placard
DS WCSS003–2 Sodium Hypochlorite Bulk placard
DS WCSS003–3 Sodium Hypochlorite Package placard
DS WCSS003-5 Sodium Hypochlorite (less than 1 percent) Facility Sign
DS WCSS003-6 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (less than 1 percent) Tank Sign
DS WCSS005–1 Calcium Hypochlorite Bulk placard
DS WCSS005–4 Calcium Hypochlorite Transport label
DS WCSS006–1 Corrosive Liquid Acidic Inorganic NOS Bulk placard
DS WCSS006–2 Corrosive Liquid Acidic Organic NOS Bulk placard
DS WCSS006–3 Corrosive Liquid Basic Inorganic NOS Bulk placard
DS WCSS006–4 Corrosive Liquid Basic Organic NOS Bulk placard
DS WCSS006–5 Corrosive Liquid Acidic Inorganic NOS Contains Ferric Sulphate Bulk
DS WCSS006–6 Corrosive Liquid Basic Organic NOS Contains EDTA & Salts Bulk 
DS WCSS006–7 Corrosive Chemicals Transport Class label
DS WCSS007–2 Hydrochloric Acid Bulk placard
DS WCSS007–3 Hydrochloric Acid Package placard
DS WCSS008–1 Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Bulk Transport EIP
DS WCSS008–2 Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Bulk Store placard
DS WCSS008–3 Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Package Store placard
DS WCSS009–1 Ferric Chloride Bulk placard
DS WCSS009–2 Ferric Chloride Solution Package placard
DS WCSS010–1 Sodium Metabisulphite Bulk placard
DS WCSS010–2 Sodium Metabisulphite Package placard
DS WCSS011–1 Sodium Bisulphite Solution Bulk placard 
DS WCSS011–2 Sodium Bisulphite Package placard
DS WCSS012–1 Carbon Dioxide Bulk placard
DS WCSS012–2 Carbon Dioxide Package placard
DS WCSS013–2 Sodium Fluoride Package placard
DS WCSS014–1 Potassium Permanganate Bulk placard
DS WCSS014–2 Potassium Permanganate Package placard
DS WCSS015–1 Fluorosilicic Acid FSA Bulk placard
DS WCSS015–2 Fluorosilicic Acid FSA Package placard
DS WCSS018–3 Petrol Package placard
DS WCSS019–3 Ammonia Anhydrous Package placard
DS WCSS020–1 Liquid Petroleum Gas LPG Package placard
DS WCSS021–1 Aqueous Ammonia Bulk placard
DS WCSS021–2 Aqueous Ammonia Package placard
DS WCSS022–1 Sulphuric Acid 98% Bulk placard
DS WCSS022–2 Sulphuric Acid Package placard
DS WCSS022–3 Sulphuric Acid 34% Bulk placard
DS WCSS023–1 Combustible Liquid placard
DS WCSS024–1 Mixed Class Package placard 
DS WCSS024–2 Mixed Corrosive Class Package placard
DS WCSS025–1 Hydrogen Peroxide Bulk placard
DS WCSS025–2 Hydrogen Peroxide Package placard
DS WCSS026–1 Air Compressed Bulk placard 
DS WCSS026–2 Air Compressed Package placard
DS WCSS026–3 Oxygen Gas Cylinder Package placard
DS WCSS026–4 Acetylene Gas Package placard 
DS WCSS026–5 Nitrogen Compressed Bulk placard
DS WCSS026–6 Nitrogen Compressed Package placard
DS WCSS027–1 Package Store Example sign
DS WCSS050–1 Hydrated Lime Facility sign
DS WCSS050–2 Hydrated Lime Silo sign
DS WCSS050–3 Lime Silo Fill Point sign 
DS WCSS050–4 Milk of Lime sign
DS WCSS050–5 Lime Putty Tank sign
DS WCSS051–1 Soda Ash Store sign 
DS WCSS051–2 Soda Ash Solution Tank sign
DS WCSS051–3 Soda Ash Container sign
DS WCSS051–4 FSA Waste Drum sign 
DS WCSS052–1 Citric Acid Store sign
DS WCSS052–2 Citric Acid Solution Tank sign
DS WCSS053–1 Aluminium Sulphate Store sign 
DS WCSS053–2 Aluminium Sulphate Tank sign 
DS WCSS054–1 Polyaluminium Chloride Store sign
DS WCSS054–2 Polyaluminium Chloride Tank sign 
DS WCSS054–3 Aluminium Chlorohydrate Store sign
DS WCSS054–4 Aluminium Chlorohydrate Tank sign
DS WCSS055–1 Chemical Waste Tank sign
DS WCSS055–2 Chemical Solution sign 
DS WCSS057–2 Sodium Fluoride Saturator Tank sign
DS WCSS057-3 Sodium Fluoride Solution Tank Sign
DS WCSS058–1 Ferric Sulphate Facility sign
DS WCSS058–2 Ferric Sulphate Tank sign
DS WCSS059–1 Anti Scalant Facility sign
DS WCSS059–2 Anti Scalant Tank sign
DS WCSS060–1 Powder Activated Carbon Store sign
DS WCSS061-1 Diesel Fuel sign
DS WCSS062–2 Toxic Chemical Waste Tank sign
DS WCSS075–1 Calgon Facility sign 
DS WCSS075–2 Calgon Solution Tank sign
DS WCSS076–1 Polyelectrolyte Facility sign
DS WCSS076–2 Polyelectrolyte Solution Tank sign
DS WCSS076–3 Polyelectrolyte Store sign
DS WCSS077–1 Coagulant Aid Facility sign
DS WCSS077–2 Coagulant Aid Tank sign 
DS WCSS078-1 Sodium Nitrate Bulk Placard
DS WCSS078–2 Sodium Nitrate Package placard
DS WCSS079–1 Sodium Aluminate Bulk placard
DS WCSS079–2 Sodium Aluminate Package placard
DS WCSS080–1 Biogas Bulk Placard
DS WCSS101 Multi Chlorine sign
DS WCSS102 Overhead Crane Isolation sign
DS WCSS103 Multi Fluorosilicic Acid sign
DS WCSS104 Flammable Liquid sign
DS WCSS105 Combustible Liquid sign
DS WCSS106 Multi Calcium Hypochlorite sign 
DS WCSS107 Flammable Gas sign
DS WCSS108 Multi Sodium Hypochlorite sign
DS WCSS109 Multi Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda sign 
DS WCSS110 Multi Sodium Metabisulphite sign
DS WCSS111 Multi Sulfuric Acid sign
DS WCSS112 Multi Ferric Chloride sign
DS WCSS113 Multi Sodium Bisulphite sign
DS WCSS114 Multi Ferric Sulphate sign
DS WCSS115 Auto Start Dosing Equipment sign
DS WCSS116 Multi Ammonia Anhydrous sign
DS WCSS117 Multi Corrosive Chemicals sign 
DS WCSS119 No Chemical Delivery sign
DS WCSS120 Chlorine Red Light sign
DS WCSS121 Flammable Liquid Cabinet sign
DS WCSS122 Multi Ammonia Aqueous sign
DS WCSS123 Multi Carbon Dioxide sign
DS WCSS124 Multi Hydrochloric Acid sign
DS WCSS125 Multi Hydrogen Peroxide sign
DS WCSS127 Multi Sodium Fluoride sign
DS WCSS129 Trade Waste Pit Sign
DS WCSS131 Danger No Chlorine Leak Warning 
DS WCSS132 Multi Sodium Aluminate sign
DS WCSS133 Multi Sodium Nitrate sign 
DS WCSS150 Door Open sign 
DS WCSS151 Fans Operation sign
DS WCSS152 Chlorine Vacuum sign 
DS WCSS153 Emergency Exercise Simulation sign
DS WCSS154 Buried Chemical Line sign
DS WCSS156 Chemical Line sign
DS WCSS157 Buried Service Duct sign
DS WCSS160 Commissioning sign
DS WCSS164 Chlorine Roller Door sign
DS WCSS166 Chlorine Solution Dosing sign
DS WCSS167 Chemical Waste Tank Location sign 
DS WCSS169 Chemical Waste Tank Valve sign
DS WCSS170 Chlorine Vent Line sign
DS WCSS171 Warning Chlorine Work in Progress
DS WCSS172 Valve Locked in Closed Position
DS WCSS201 Safety Dust Mask sign
DS WCSS251 No Entry Authorised Personnel Only sign
DS WCSS252 No Vehicle Entry sign
DS WCSS253 Stop No Entry Chemical Delivery sign
DS WCSS254 No Entry Operations Area sign
DS WCSS255 Non Potable Water sign 
DS WCSS300 Emergency Assembly Point sign
DS WCSS301 Emergency Manifest sign 
DS WCSS302 Emergency Manifest Tube label
DS WCSS302–1 ESM Tube label
DS WCSS302–2 ERP Tube label
DS WCSS303 Emergency Response Plan ERP sign
DS WCSS304 Emergency Services Manifest and Emergency Response Plan sign 
DS WCSS305 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus sign
DS WCSS306 Emergency Shower and Eyewash sign
DS WCSS307 Emergency Shower Direction sign
DS WCSS308 Emergency Eyewash sign
DS WCSS309 Emergency Door Exit Only sign
DS WCSS310 Evacuation Information sign
DS WCSS311 Spill Kit Location Sign
DS WCSS325 Fire Extinguisher sign
DS WCSS350 Test Safety Shower sign
DS WCSS351 First Aid Station sign
DS WCSS352 Personal Protective Equipment sign
DS WCSS354 Test Safety Shower Prior to Work sign 
DS WCSS355 Test Eye Wash and Hose prior to work
DS WCSS400 1 2 3 4 Chemical Container or Equipment Status labels
DS WCSS401 Room Identification labels 
DS WCSS402 Maximum Fill label
DS WCSS403 Process Unit Identification labels
DS WCSS404 Tank Silo Number and Volume labels
DS WCSS406 Faulty Chlorine Container label
DS WCSS 407 Max Fill Label for level gauges
DS WCSS451 Chlorine or Ammonia Gas Small Pipe Marker
DS WCSS452 Large Chemical Pipeline Marker
DS WCSS453 Standard Colour Coding for Pipe Work
DS WCSS454 Small Chemical Pipeline Marker
DS WCSS500 Chlorine Security Fan sign
DS WCSS501 Regional Module Security sign
DS WCSS502 Metro Module Security sign
DS WCSS525 Visitors Parking sign
DS WCSS526 Plant Entry Name signs
DS WCSS600 Visitors Report sign
DS WCSS601 Bore Testing sign
DS WCSS602 No Entry Disabled Door sign
DS WCSS603 No Exit Disabled Door sign
DS WCSS650 Multi Chemical Deliveries sign
DS WCSS651 Chemical Deliveries sign
DS WCSS652 Remote Site Direction sign
Typical signage Layout for a Chlorine Module 
Typical signage Layout for Chlorine & FSA Buildings

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DS80 – WCX CAD

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CR5 – Application of Chemical Resistant Protective Coating on Concrete Bunds in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
DS91 – Selection Design and Monitoring of Cathodic Protection Systems
DS95 – Standard for Selection Preparation Application Inspection and Testing of Protective Coatings on Water Corporation Assets
A1 – Surface Preparation for the Application of Protective Coatings on Steel or Cast Iron 
A2 – Surface Preparation for the Application of Protective Coatings on Stainless Steel
A3 – Surface  Preparation for the Application of Protective Coatings on Galvanised Steel
A4 – Surface  Preparation for the Application of Protective Coatings on Aluminium 
A5 – Surface Preparation for the Application of Protective Coatings on Concrete
A6 – Surface Preparation for the Application of Protective Coatings on Plastics
A7 – Surface Preparation for the Application of Protective Coatings on Fusion Bonded Polyethylene Sintakote® 
B1 – Inorganic Zinc Silicate Coating on Steel or Cast Iron
C1 – Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer Coating on Steel or Cast Iron
C2 – Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer Epoxy Mastic Coat Polyurethane Top Coat on Steel or Cast Iron
C3 – Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer Epoxy Mastic Coat on Steel or Cast  Iron
C4 – Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer Polyurethane Top Coat on Steel or Cast Iron
D1 – High Build Epoxy Coating on Steel or Cast Iron
D2 – High Build Epoxy Coating on Butterfly Valves
D3 – High Build Epoxy Coating on New Old Concrete
D4 – Ultra High Build Epoxy Coating on Steel or Cast Iron
E1 – Epoxy Masting Coating on Steel or Cast Iron
E3 – Epoxy Mastic Polyurethane Top Coat on Steel or Cast Iron
E4 – Epoxy Mastic Polyurethane Top Coat on Galvanised Steel
E5 – Epoxy Mastic Polyurethane Top Coat on Fusion Bonded Polyethylene Sintakote
F1 – Glass Flake Epoxy Mastic Coating
F2 – High Build Epoxy Coating on Control Valves
F3 – High Build Ceramic Filled Epoxy Coating on New and Existing Pumps
G1 – Thermostatically Applied Polyester Powder Coating
G2 – Thermal Bonded Polymeric Coating On Valves And Fittings For Water Industry Purposes
H1 – Repair after Galvanising
H2 – Galvanised Coating of Steel Structures
H3 – Repair of Inorganic Zinc Silicate (IZS) Coated Structures
I1 – Elastomeric Polyurethane Protective Coating on Concrete
J1 – Anti Graffiti Coating on New and Old Steel Structures
J2 – Anti Graffiti Coating on New and Old Concrete  Structures
K1 – Aesthetic Finish Coating on above Ground PVC Pipes and Fittings
L1 – Tape Wrapping Procedure
L2 – Heat Shrink Sleeve
L2.1 – Heat Shrink Sleeve
L3 - Visco Elastic Tape Wrapping Requirements for Above Ground Application
M1 – Coating Procedure for Pipe Transition Below to Above Ground
M2 – Coating Procedure for Above Ground Sintakote Pipe and Steel Pipe Joints 
M3 – Coating Procedure for Clean Skin Pipe Permanently Exposed to Atmosphere
M4 – Coating Procedure for Coupling Jointed Pipes
M5 – Coating Procedures for Above Ground Steel Pipe at New Concrete Interfaces  
M6 - Coating Procedure for Above and Below Ground Sintakote® Pipe at new Concrete Interfaces
M8 – Cement Mortar Lining Repairs in New MSCL Pipes
M9 – Grouting Convex Band in Pipelines

 Condition Assessment Guidelines

 Inspection Test Plans

 Welding

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Guideline for Identifying Hazardous Pipe Coatings
Pipeline Selection Guideline

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Product Supplier Submission Requirements 
Strategic Products Register

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SPS100 – Steel Pipe for Waterworks Purposes
SPS106 – Ductile Iron Pipe Fittings for Pressure Applications
SPS115 – Unplasticised Polyvinylchloride PVCU Pipe for Pressure Applications
SPS116 – Modified Polyvinylchloride PVCM Pipe for Pressure Applications
SPS117 – Oriented Polyvinylchloride PVCO Pipe 
SPS125 – Polyethylene and Polypropylene Pipe and Pipe Fittings 
SPS130 – Glass Reinforced Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fittings 
SPS151 - Bolted Mechanical Pipe Couplings and Dismantling Joints for Waterworks Purposes
SPS152 – Stainless Steel Repair Clamps for Waterworks Pipes
SPS155 – Metered Standpipes
SPS200 – Air Valves for Water Supply
SPS201 – Air Valves for Sewerage
SPS214 – Double Check Valves 
SPS215 – Reduced Pressure Zone Devices 
SPS220 – Metallic Non Return Valves
SPS223 – Ductile Iron Swing Check Non Return Valves
SPS226 – Dual Plate Non Return Valves
SPS230 – Rapid Response Non Return Valves
SPS240 – Hydraulically Operated Automatic Control Valves
SPS241 – Inline (Axial) Control Valves
SPS245 – Vacuum Interface Valves
SPS249 – Bladder Surge Vessels
SPS250 – GRP Filter Vessels
SPS251 – Mains Tapping Ball Valves
SPS252 – Metallic Ball Valves for General Purposes
SPS254 – Meter Ball Valves
SPS255 – Copper Alloy Gate Valves
SPS259 – Knife gate Valves
SPS260 – Butterfly Valves for General Purposes
SPS261 – Butterfly Valves for Waterworks Purposes
SPS262 – High Performance Butterfly Valves
SPS263 – Butterfly Guard Valves
SPS263 – Advice to users of DS30 Design Standards
SPS271 – Gate Valves for Waterworks Purposes Metal Seated
SPS272 – Gate Valves for Waterworks Purposes Resilient Seated 
SPS292 – Screw Down Fire Hydrants
SPS295 – Penstocks for Waterworks Purposes
SPS300 - Water Meters - DN20 
SPS320 - Magnetic Flowmeters
SPS497 – Polyethylene Tanks for Chemical Service
SPS498 – GRP Chemical Storage Tanks
SPS500 – ISO End Suction Centrifugal Pumps 
SPS501 – End Suction Centrifugal Motor Pumps
SPS503 – Submersible Sewage Pumps
SPS506 – Vertical Multi stage Electric Centrifugal Pumps
SPS507 – Multistage Submersible Electric Borehole Pumps
SPS515 – Axially Split Casing Centrifugal Pumps
SPS525 – Progressive Cavity Pumps
SPS700 – Precast RC Access Chambers 
SPS702 – Precast Concrete Wastewater Pumping Stations Ver1 Rev0 (PDF - 1.6MB)
SPS801 – Access Covers for General Purposes 
SPS802 – Prototype Assisted Lift Access Covers

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Safety in design guideword checklist
Safety in design report template
Safety in design work instruction

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For enquiries and access to design standards via the eProcurement supplier portal, please contact engineering.standardsenquiries@watercorporation.com.au.

For more information and step-by-step guides on how to use eProcurement, visit the Supplier portal page.