Public Water Supply Construction Permits
Treatment and Treatment Plants: Taroon V. Bidar, P. E., Senior Environmental Engineer
Telephone: 515-725-0278 E-mail:
Taroon.Bidar@dnr.iowa.gov
Corrosion Control, Chemical Feed, & Operations: Bob Campbell, P. E., Senior Environmental Engineer
Telephone: 515-725-0222 E-mail:
Bob.Campbell@dnr.iowa.gov
Distribution System: Gabe Lee, P.E., Senior Environmental Engineer
Telephone: 515-725-2990 E-mail: Gabe.Lee@dnr.iowa.gov
NOTE: Until further notice, we are unable to receive hardcopy applications through postal mail or other delivery services. However, the permits are still being issued. Construction permit applications, plans, specifications, and other engineering documents submitted with electronic signatures are acceptable and original signatures are not required, until further notice.
- New applications: Submit all new water supply construction permit applications, including plans and specifications, to this email address (note the hyphen): watersupply-engineering@dnr.iowa.gov. Email attachment size is limited to 25 MB. Use zip files or other options to submit attachments greater than 25 MB and communicate that in your email submittal. Mail the construction permit fee and Schedule 1c as indicated below.
- Projects with previously assigned project manager: Email all documents directly to the project manager if you are already working with them on a project: engineering reports, construction permit applications including plans and specifications, addenda, and change orders. If you’re unsure of the project manager, ask taroon.bidar@dnr.iowa.gov or gabe.lee@dnr.iowa.gov.
Mail the Water Supply construction permit fees and Schedule-1c to the Wallace Building address:
Iowa DNR, Attn: WS Engineering Section, 502 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034.
Contact Taroon Bidar if you have questions on electronic submittal at taroon.bidar@dnr.iowa.gov.
Construction Standards for Public Water Supplies
The construction standards for a project at a public water supply are the
Ten States Standards as adopted through 2012, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standards as adopted through 2016, and 567 of the Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) subrules 43.3(7) to 43.3(9). To the extent of any conflict between the Ten States Standards and the American Water Works Association Standards and IAC 567--43.3(7) to 567--43.3(9), the Ten States Standards, IAC 567--43.3(2), and IAC 567--43.3(7) to 43.3(9) shall prevail.
Permit Description
A public water supply construction permit must be obtained from the Iowa DNR prior to the construction or modification of any source, treatment, storage, or distribution system of a public water supply system. To obtain a construction permit, the following must be submitted to the Iowa DNR Water Supply Engineering Section: the project's plans and specifications, the applicable construction permit application schedules, and the appropriate permit fee. A fact sheet is available to assist in determining when a construction permit must be obtained: DNR Water Supply Construction Permitting Fact Sheet.
Construction Permit Database
The Water/Wastewater Information System and Records Database, called W/Wisard, is an online database that provides public access to information related to past and ongoing water supply and wastewater construction projects. Project searches can be conducted utilizing a number of criteria, such as projects for a specific facility. Use this button to access the construction permit database:
W/Wisard - Water/Wastewater Information System and Records Database
What to Submit?
All applications for a construction permit must include the following three items:
- Schedule 1a (General Information)
- Schedule 1c (Fee Calculation)
- Applicable fee
In addition, the other forms (Schedules 2a through 16d) are required based upon the nature of the project (
e.g., water mains, well construction, chemical feed, etc.). The Water Supply Service Agreement form is required for all projects where the applicant is someone other than the supplier of the water.
Once the project is completed, the Notification of Completion of Construction form or postcard that is supplied with the permit must be submitted to indicate the project was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
Construction Permit Application Forms and Schedules
The construction permit application forms and schedules are shown in the following table, in both .doc and .pdf format.
Name
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Form Number
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*.doc
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*.pdf
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Water Supply Service Agreement
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542-3121
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Schedule 1a, General Information
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542-3178
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Schedule 1b, Minor Water Main Construction Permit
|
542-3151
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|
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Schedule 1c, Fee Calculation
|
542-3179
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|
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Schedule 2a, Water Mains - General
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542-3030
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|
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Schedule 2b, Water Mains - Specifications
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542-3031
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|
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Schedule 2c, Notification of Minor Water Main Construction
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542-3152
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|
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Schedule 3a, Water System's Preliminary Data
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542-3032
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|
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Schedule 3b, Source Information
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542-3029
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|
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Schedule 3c, Water Quality Data
|
542-3028
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|
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Schedule 4, Site Approval
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542-3078
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|
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Schedule 5a, Well Construction
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542-3027
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|
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Schedule 5b, Well Appurtenances
|
542-3026
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|
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Schedule 5c, Well Profile
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542-3077
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|
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Schedule 5d, Surface Water Supply
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542-3139
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|
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Schedule 6a, Distribution Water Storage Facilities
|
542-3140
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|
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Schedule 7, Schematic Flow Diagram
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542-3142
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Schedule 8, Aeration
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542-3143
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Schedule 9, Clarification
|
542-3144
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Schedule 10, Suspended Solids Contact
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542-3145
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Schedule 11, Ion Exchange
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542-3146
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|
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Schedule 12, Filters
|
542-3147
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|
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Schedule 13a, Chemical Addition
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542-3241
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Schedule 13b, Dry Chemical Addition
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542-3130
|
|
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Schedule 13c, Gas Chlorination
|
542-3131
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Schedule 13d, Fluoridation
|
542-3132
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Schedule 13e, Sampling and Testing
|
542-3133
|
|
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Schedule 14, Pumping Station
|
542-3134
|
|
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Schedule 15, Process Water Storage Facilities
|
542-3135
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|
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Schedule 16a, Wastewater General
|
542-3136
|
|
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Schedule 16b, Waste Treatment Ponds
|
542-3137
|
|
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Schedule 16c, Filtration and Mechanical
|
542-3138
|
|
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Schedule 16d, Discharge to Sewer
|
542-3103
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|
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Notification of Completion of Construction
|
542-3019
|
|
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Petition for Waiver
|
542-1258
|
|
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PWS test and observation wells guidance
The reference document that contains a defined procedure and checklist which can be used to help understand and meet the compliance requirements for the installation of public water supply test and observation wells is available. This procedure and checklist is entitled the Test well and observation well guidance and procedures for drilling projects related to public water supplies.
LUST sites and water main construction guidance
This document provides guidance on constructing water mains in areas of leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites: Lust sites and water main construction guidance.
Minor water main construction permitting process
This document contains a visual of the minor water main construction permitting process: Minor water main permitting process schematic.
Emergency well construction fact sheet
This fact sheet explains the emergency well construction permitting process: Emergency well construction fact sheet.
New well testing
This document lists the requirements for analytical testing of new wells: New well testing.
Drinking water state revolving loan fund
Further information on Iowa's drinking water state revolving loan fund is available on the Iowa DWSRF webpage, including the water supply construction manual.
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