Land Application Permits

This page contains information on the DNR’s wastewater land application permitting process. Wastewater land application projects that incorporate new or additional land application sites, and/or new or additional storage, treatment and disposal systems are required to obtain site approval, facility plan/engineering report approval, and a construction/operation permit from the DNR. A land application operation permit will be issued along with the facility plan approval for projects without additional construction, and issued along with the construction permit for projects that require a construction permit. DNR review of land application projects is based on the Iowa Wastewater Facilities Design Standards, the Ten States Standards, applicable federal guidelines and standards, standard textbooks, current technical literature and applicable safety standards, Iowa Code Section 455B.174, and rule 567 IAC Chapter 64.

• Work Record Requests: To initiate a land application project, submit a work record request to the Wastewater Engineering Section as an attachment in an email to wastewater-engineering@dnr.iowa.gov. Include "Work Request – Facility – Work Title" in the email subject line. An automated response will be sent to the requestor acknowledging DNR receipt of the work request.

• Construction Permit Applications: Applications for land application permits must be submitted to the DNR at least 120 days in advance of the construction and/or operation start date. The DNR will issue permits within 60 days of receipt of a complete application or deny the permit in writing unless a longer review period is required and the applicant is so notified in writing.

• Construction Permit Fee: Construction permit applications must be accompanied by a fee of $100. To make an electronic payment, proceed to https://programs.iowadnr.gov/paymentsand choose “Pay Wastewater Construction Permit Fee”. Fill the information on the form and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have any questions regarding the application fee payment, please contact Donna Gomm at(515) 725-8427 or Donna.Gomm@dnr.iowa.gov or Rose Sanchez at (515) 725-8430 or Rose.Sanchez@dnr.iowa.gov.

• Land Application Project Contact Information: Should you have any questions regarding the land application permitting process, contact Suresh Kumar at Suresh.kumar@dnr.iowa.gov or at 515-725-8429.