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Projects requiring only water meters (2 inches or smaller) without system enhancements (i.e., fire hydrant, fire line, three inch (3") or larger meters, main extensions, etc.) fall under New Installations.

If your project requires system enhancements (e.g., fire hydrants, fire lines, larger meters, or main extensions), please click on the Plan Review/Developer Projects icon for more information.

If a water meter is already in place and you need to establish an account and/or activate the meter, please click on the Start/Stop/Transfer Service icon.

Important Notes:

New meter installations requiring a tap: Installation typically takes 2 to 3 weeks from the date the request is submitted and all associated fees have been paid.
New meter drop-in installations (with an existing meter box): Installation typically takes 5 to 7 business days from the date the request is submitted and all associated fees have been paid.

Click on the expandable sections below for steps on New Installs or Sewer Disconnect Approval Letter

New Residential Installation

Prior to signing up for service, please contact our office to confirm service availability at (239)533-8160.

Process for New Residential Installation

Complete the New Residential Installation Application.
Provide photo identification (driver’s license or government-issued ID).
Pay applicable deposit and connection fees.
- Deposits are invoiced on the first utility bill.

Residential

New Commercial Installation

Prior to signing up for service, please contact our office to confirm service availability at (239)533-8160.

Process for New Commercial Installation

Complete the New Commercial Construction Application.
Provide proof of FEIN and signatory identification.
Pay applicable deposit and connection fees.
- Deposits are invoiced on the first utility bill.

Commercial

New Commercial Application

Sewer Disconnect Approval Letter

The Lee County Permitting Department has updated its requirements and no longer mandates a sewer letter or form from Lee County Utilities (LCU) for demolition permits.

However, if you are applying for a demolition permit with the City of Fort Myers, the Town of Fort Myers Beach, or the Village of Estero, you must continue to submit the LCU Demolition Form for review.

If you are unsure whether this requirement applies to your project, we encourage you to submit the form. Our team will review it and determine whether our approval is necessary.

Process for Obtaining an Approval Letter for Demolition Permits

Complete the Lee County Utilities Demo Form for demos within Lee County Utilities Service Areas.
Submit completed form via email to LCUNewInstalls@leegov.com (link to form found below).
After form is signed by LCU New Installs, submit signed form with your demo permit as the required "Approval Letter from Lee County Utilities".
If signed as "LCU Sewer", follow instructions on form to have the sewer inspected.
If signed as "Not LCU Sewer", there are no additional requirements from Lee County Utilities.