A public water supply construction permit must be obtained from IowaDNR prior to the construction or modification of any source, treatment, storage or distribution system of a public water supply. To obtain a construction permit plans and specifications, along with the applicable construction permit application forms and fees must be submitted to the IowaDNR. Listed below are all potentially applicable forms.

A new Water Supply Construction Manual is now available, with instructions for participating in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.

Water Supply Construction Manual	DOC	PDF
Water Supply Construction Manual, Updated 2-09
Water Supply Permitting Flow Charts
Exhibit 1: Planning and Design Loans, Updated 2-09
Exhibit 2: PER Checklist
Exhibit 3: Intended Use Plan Application, Updated 2-09
Exhibit 4: SRF Environmental Review Checklist
Exhibit 5: SRF Environmental Review Public Notice Example
Exhibit 6: SRF Environmental Review Public Hearing Checklist
Exhibit 7: Instructions for Compliance with SRF Cross-Cutters-Bidding and Procurement Process, Updated 2-09
Exhibit 7A: SRF Required Front-End Specifications, Updated 2-09
Exhibit 8: DWSRF Extended Financing Worksheet, Updated 2-09
Exhibit 9: SRF Bid Document Checklist, Updated 2-09
Exhibit 10: SRF Construction Loan Fact Sheet, Added 2-09

Schedule 1a, requesting general information, and Schedule 1c , the fee calculation form along with applicable fee, must be provided with all applications for a construction permit. The other forms (schedule 2a through 16d) are required based upon the nature of the project (e.g. water mains or well construction). The Water Supply Service Agreement form is required for all projects where the applicant is someone other than the supplier of the water.

If you have any questions concerning construction applications contact Roy Ney at 515/725-0360 or Roy.Ney@dnr.iowa.gov.

Test Well and Observation Well Guidance and Procedures for Drilling Projects Related to Public Water Supplies; IDNR Program Implementation Guidance (PIG) Document 5-c-15

The forms below, are available in either PDF and .doc file format. If needed you may download Adobe Acrobat Reader by selecting the Acrobat symbol below. You can then return to this site and view the applications. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader Here

The files are also provided in a word document format. Additionally, You may obtain copies of the application forms by sending your name, address, and a list of forms required, to Roy Ney at Suite M, 401 SW 7th St., Des Moines, IA 50309-4611 or Roy.Ney@dnr.iowa.gov.

	Form #	*.doc	*.pdf
Water Supply Service Agreement
Schedule 1a, General Information	542-3178
Schedule 1b, Minor Water Main Construction Permit	542-3151
Schedule 1c, Fee Calculation	542-3179
Schedule 2a, Water Mains - General	542-3030
Schedule 2b, Water Mains-Specifications	542-3031
Schedule 2c, Notification of Minor Water Main Construction	542-3152
Schedule 3a, Water Systems	542-3032
Schedule 3b, Source Information	542-3029
Schedule 3c, Water Quality Data	542-3028
Schedule 4, Site Approval	542-3078
Schedule 5a, Well Construction	542-3027
Schedule 5b, Well Appurtenances	542-3026
Schedule 5c, Well Profile	542-3077
Schedule 5d, Surface Water Supply	542-3139
Schedule 7, Schematic Flow Diagram	542-3142
Schedule 8, Aeration	542-3143
Schedule 9, Clarification	542-3144
Schedule 10, Suspended Solids Contact	542-3145
Schedule 11, Cation Exchange Softening	542-3146
Schedule 12, Filters	542-3147
Schedule 13a, Chemical Addition	542-3241
Schedule 13b, Dry Chemical Addition	542-3130
Schedule 13c, Gas Chloration	542-3131
Schedule 13d, Fluordation	542-3132
Schedule 13e, Sampling and Testing	542-3133
Schedule 14, Pumping Station	542-3134
Schedule 15, Process Water Storage Facilities	542-3135
Schedule 16a, Wastewater General	542-3136
Schedule 16b, Waste Treatment Ponds	542-3137
Schedule 16c, Filtration and Mechanical	542-3138
Schedule 16d, Discharge to Sewer	542-3103