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Apply for a new NWSDB water connection
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Steps
Find closest NWSDB office, download application form or select official online application
waterboard.lk (opens in a new tab) Fill form and submit to NWSDB office or web portal with supporting copies
Await engineering assistant or officer-in-charge site inspection and connection cost estimate
If road pavement must be opened, pay applicable local/road authority charge directly to that authority and retain proof
Pay NWSDB connection estimate, show receipts where necessary and sign NWSDB agreement
Arrange actual water connection; retain reference and confirm installation with NWSDB
Bring with you Address/location for proposed connection Completed application and office-specific supporting documents Availability of site access for inspection Means to pay official estimates and any local authority road restoration fee Watch out NWSDB publishes up to 7 days for inspection/estimate and up to 4 days after payment for connection Street access, pipeline and engineering feasibility might change timing/cost Community conflict (Ja-Ela, approx Aug 2026): a Reddit commenter claims road reinstatement is not paid by applicant; official NWSDB page says charge may be payable directly to road/local authority. Preserve context, verify the exact site estimate before advising payment A 2026 Ja-Ela Reddit comment asserts road restoration fees are not charged to the applicant, contradicting NWSDB instructions that local/road authority charges may be payable; official applicant-specific quote controls Avoid presenting any 2026 commenter estimate as national standard cost
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