Construction, installation or modification of any wastewater disposal system including sanitary sewer extensions requires a construction permit issued by the Department.  Review of applications for construction permits shall be based on the criteria contained in the "Iowa Wastewater Facilities Design Standards," the Ten States Standards, applicable federal guidelines and standards, standard textbooks, current technical literature and applicable safety standards. To the extent of any conflict between the above criteria the "Iowa Wastewater Facilities Design Standards" standards shall prevail (567 IAC 64.2(9)).

A construction permit shall not be required for storm sewers or storm water disposal systems that transport only storm water, any new disposal system or extension or addition to any existing disposal system that receives only domestic or sanitary sewage from a building, housing or occupied by 15 persons or less.

Applications for a construction permit must be submitted to the Department at least 120 days in advance of the date of start of construction. The Department will issue a construction permit within 60 days of receipt of a complete application or denying the construction permit in writing unless a longer review period is required and the applicant is so notified in writing. The construction permit shall expire if construction has not commenced within one year of the date of issuance thereof. The Department may grant an extension of time to commence construction if it is necessary or justified.

Rules

Applicable rules for wastewater construction permitting are located in Chapter 567 IAC 64 of the Iowa Administrative Code.  The current Iowa Wastewater Facilities Design Standards are located on the Design Standards Webpage.

New Permit Process Documents

Permitting Process Manual Documents
 

	Form #	DOC	PDF
Wastewater Engineering Construction Permitting Process Manual, Updated 1/11		Manual	Manual
Wastewater Construction Permitting Process Flow Chart, Updated 9/10			Construction Flow Chart
Wastewater Construction Antidegradation Process Flow Chart, Updated 9/10			Antidegradation Flow Chart
Exhibit 1:  Planning and Design Loan Fact Sheet, Updated 2/09		Exhibit 1	Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2: Project Initiation Meeting Sample Agenda, Updated 9/10		Exhibit 2	Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3: Waste Load Allocation Form and Instructions, Updated 9/11		Exhibit 3	Exhibit 3
Exhibit 4: Facility Planning Scope of Study Checklist		Exhibit 4	Exhibit 4
Exhibit 5: SRF Environmental Review Checklist, Updated 2/09		Exhibit 5	Exhibit 5
Exhibit 6: SRF Environmental Review Public Hearing Notice Example, Updated 2/09		Exhibit 6	Exhibit 6
Exhibit 7: SRF Environmental Review Public Hearing Checklist, Updated 2/09		Exhibit 7	Exhibit 7
Exhibit 8: CWSRF Intended Use Plan Application, Updated 8/12		Exhibit 8	Exhibit 8
Exhibit 9A: Preliminary Review of Antidegradation Alternatives Analysis, Updated 9/10		Exhibit 9A	Exhibit 9A
Exhibit 9B: Preliminary Review of Facility Plan Checklist, Updated 1/12		Exhibit 9B	Exhibit 9B
Exhibit 10A: 60 Percent Preliminary Plan and Specification Submittal - Sewers and Force Mains, Updated 9/10		Exhibit 10A	Exhibit 10A
Exhibit 10B: 60 Percent Preliminary Plan and Specification Submittal - Wastewater Pumping Station, Updated 9/10		Exhibit 10B	Exhibit 10B
Exhibit 10C: 60 Percent Preliminary Plan and Specification Submittal - Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Updated 9/10		Exhibit 10C	Exhibit 10C
Exhibit 11A: Design Schedule A, Updated 9/10	542-3129	Exhibit 11A	Exhibit 11A
Exhibit 11B: Design Schedule F	542-3099	Exhibit 11B	Exhibit 11B
Exhibit 11C: Design Schedule G, Updated 10/11	542-3100	Exhibit 11C	Exhibit 11C
Exhibit 12: Instructions for Compliance with SRF Cross-Cutters - Bidding and Procurement Process, Updated 2/10 to include Davis-Bacon requirements		Exhibit 12	Exhibit 12
Exhibit 12a: SRF Required Front-End Specifications, Updated 2/10 to include Davis-Bacon requirements		Exhibit 12a	Exhibit 12a
Exhibit 13: CWSRF Bid Document Checklist, Updated 8/12		Exhibit 13	Exhibit 13
Exhibit 14: CWSRF Extended Financing Worksheet, Updated 2/09		Exhibit 14	Exhibit 14
Exhibit 15: SRF Construction Loans Fact Sheet, Added 2/09		Exhibit 15	Exhibit 15

 Permit Application Forms 

	Form #	DOC	PDF
Application Fee Form, Updated 6/11	542-1245	Fee Form	Fee Form
Sewage Treatment Agreement Form	542-3219	Treatment Agreement	Treatment Agreement
Schedule A: General Information	542-3129	Schedule A	Schedule A
Schedule B: Collection System	542-3095	Schedule B	Schedule B
Schedule C: Lateral Sewer Extension	542-3096	Schedule C	Schedule C
Schedule D: Trunk and Interceptor Sewer	542-3097	Schedule D	Schedule D
Schedule E: Wastewater Pump Station	542-3098	Schedule E	Schedule E
Schedule F: Treatment Project Site Selection	542-3099	Schedule F	Schedule F
Schedule G: Treatment Project Design Data, Updated 10/11	542-3100	Schedule G	Schedule G
Schedule H1: Schematic Flow Diagram	542-3101	Schedule H1	Schedule H1
Schedule H2: Treatment Process Removal	542-3102	Schedule H2	Schedule H2
Schedule H3: Mechanical Plant Reliability	542-3239	Schedule H3	Schedule H3
Schedule I: Screening, Grit Removal and Flow Measurement	542-3089	Schedule I	Schedule I
Schedule J: Septic Tank System	542-3090	Schedule J	Schedule J
Schedule K1: Controlled Discharge Pond	542-3091	Schedule K1	Schedule K1
Schedule K2: Aerated Pond	542-3092	Schedule K2	Schedule K2
Schedule K3: Anaerobic Lagoon	542-3093	Schedule K3	Schedule K3
Schedule L: Settling Tanks	542-3094	Schedule L	Schedule L
Schedule M: Fixed Film Reactor-Stationary Media	542-3081	Schedule M	Schedule M
Schedule N: Rotating Biological Contractor	542-3082	Schedule N	Schedule N
Schedule O: Aeration Tanks or Basins	542-3083	Schedule O	Schedule O
Schedule P: Gas Chlorination	542-3084	Schedule P	Schedule P
Schedule Q: Sludge Digestion and Holding	542-3085	Schedule Q	Schedule Q
Schedule R1: Sludge Dewatering and Disposal	542-3086	Schedule R1	Schedule R1
Schedule R2a: Low Rate Land Application of Sludge Part I	542-3087	Schedule R2a	Schedule R2a
Schedule R2b: Low Rate Land Application of Sludge Part II	542-3088	Schedule R2b	Schedule R2b