REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW 2 & LARGER WATER SERVICE from DES MOINES WATER WORKS ALL NEW WATER SERVICES MUST COMPLY WITH DES MOINES WATER WORKS RULES & REGULATIONS. Electronic copies are available at www.dmww.com. Paper copies are available at the Des Moines Water Works office for a fee of $20 each. The following submittals are required for review by the Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) Engineering Department prior to any water service taps 2 diameter or larger being allowed on any water main owned or maintained by the DMWW. Please allow a minimum of five working days for this review upon receipt of ALL submittals. GENERAL INFORMATION (Complete all that apply) Project Name Address Owner/Developer s Name Address e-mail: Telephone # FAX # Project Manager/Coordinator Name Address e-mail: Telephone # FAX # Site Plumbing Contractor s Name Address e-mail: Telephone # FAX # Building Plumbing Contractor s Name Address e-mail: Telephone # FAX # Please use the following checklist to ensure submittals are complete: BILLING INFORMATION must include the following: Tap fee: Name: Address: Account Number: System development fee: Name: Address: Account Number: WATER SERVICE SIZES (Inches) Domestic: Fire: Irrigation: SITE PLAN must include the following: Existing and proposed building(s) on property to be served by private service main with addresses Existing Water Works owned hydrants, valves, fittings, and mains with main size and relative location with respect to right-ofway lines and existing curb lines Location of the proposed tap, hydrants, valves and fittings, and routing of proposed service main within public right-of-way and on private property. In general, valves located on private property for the individual fire and domestic service(s) must be located in paved, non-parking areas such as driveways, drive areas, and sidewalks. Valves must be located in such a manner as to permit operation by the Water Works 24 hours a day. The service mains must be routed accordingly. Location of meter pit (when required) Include statement that all private service main work is to be completed according to Des Moines Water Works Standard Specifications EASEMENTS (if required) Easements must be signed before construction can begin DMWW will record easement after approval Page 1 of 2 (See other side for page 2)
LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) Reports Utility company notification and associated Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) plume maps for each LUST site Certification by a P.E. in the state of Iowa, if PVC is to be used in a LUST site area (see attached form). DNR STANDARDS require that any water main/service lines installed in areas of groundwater contaminated by organic compounds MUST be constructed of materials which do not allow permeation of these compounds into the drinking water supply. It is the responsibility of the design engineer to do this research and to certify that appropriate materials have been used. PLUMBING PLANS must include the following information: Interior plumbing (detail of service entry showing piping up to and including meter(s) and backflow prevention device(s) Meter location in meter pit (when required) Fire service (detail of riser, piping, etc.) Backflow prevention: Submit mechanical drawing showing the size, model, and location of the backflow prevention devices for both fire and domestic services, as required, and the applicable backflow preventon device cut/specification sheets. Refer to DMWW s Rules and Regulations for containment, Section 506. Must comply with City of Des Moines and State of Iowa Plumbing Codes. Completed Backflow Water Usage Inventory Form. Plumbing Permit Number: LOAD PROFILE must include the following information: Domestic (maximum & minimum anticipated flows expressed in gpm): Fire service (maximum anticipated flows expressed in gpm): Irrigation flows (maximum anticipated flows expressed in gpm): FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW FORM Submit the SIGNED form issued by the City of Des Moines Fire Prevention Engineer granting approval for the fire service (if your project includes a private fire service and is located inside Des Moines city limits). Contact Patrick Phelan 237-1316. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES - Required for all new taps inside the City of Des Moines and some areas outside the city limits, these fees are listed in the DMWW Rules & Regulations or they can be obtained by calling the DMWW Engineering Department for more information. System Development Fees for projects with both fire and domestic or any combination of multiple services will be the total of all services added together. Projects with metered combination fire and domestic services (master metered) shall be considered domestic services with fees being charged accordingly. ELECTRONIC COPY OF FINAL PLAN One (1) electronic site plan in a MicroStation compatible format correctly positioned on State Plane coordinates. ELECTRONIC COPY OF AS-BUILT RECORD DRAWING One (1) as-built record drawing of the service main in PDF format is to be submitted to the Water Works within 30 days of its construction and before the meter is set, unless otherwise approved by the Manager of Engineering Services. WATER MAIN EXTENSION - if your project includes a water main extension, refer to the DMWW website DMWW.com or call the DMWW Engineering Department for more information. Submittals and Inquiries should be directed to: Page 2 of 2
LUST (Leaking Underground Storage Tank) sites And the DMWW distribution system What Is A Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST)? An UST is a tank and associated piping with 10% or more of its volume below ground and which stored or is storing a regulated substance. A LUST is a leaking underground storage tank. A regulated substance is an element, compound or solution which, if released into the environment, may present danger to the public health or welfare, or the environment and includes the following: any petroleum or petroleum based substances (motor fuels, petroleum solvents, lubricants, used oil, etc.); any substance that exhibits hazardous characteristics defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations -orany substance regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA). How does a LUST site affect approval for new water service connections? Section 8.1.2 of the Ten State Standards for Water Main Materials for permeation by organic compounds requires where distribution systems are installed in areas of soil or groundwater contaminated by organic compounds, a) pipe and joint materials which do not allow permeation of the organic compounds shall be used and b) non-permeable materials shall be used for all portions of the system including pipe, joint materials, hydrant leads, and service connections. All new water services larger than 2 diameter that are located within a 200 radius of a LUST site will be required to be ductile iron pipe with nitrile gaskets and all 1 and 2 services must be type K Copper unless you provide documentation that the pipe being installed is outside of the contaminated area. How Do I Get Information About A Specific LUST Site? A list of LUST site numbers will be included in the Pre-App information packet provided by DMWW at Pre- App meetings OR you may call the Engineering Department at DMWW, 323-6204. However, sites can be added or removed at any time, it is your responsibility to research the DNR website to verify this list. When researching LUST sites in the area of a project, you may also use the IDNR s website (www.iowadnr.gov/mapping/index.html). Write down the LUST site number(s) for all of the circles which fall within your project area. Keep in mind the center of the circle is tied to the address of the property where the LUST site exists, not necessarily to the actual coordinates of the LUST tank. For this reason, the IDNR has chosen to use a 500 radius circle around the site to ensure the contamination plume is captured. Provide the LUST site numbers to the IDNR Records Center to request Utility Company Notification and associated plume maps for each LUST site. Contact information is as follows: Iowa DNR Records Center, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 502 E 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319; phone: 515-242-5818; Fax: 515-281-8895; e-mail: dnr.records@dnr.iowa.gov Once you receive the information back from the IDNR Records Center, you will need to submit to DMWW for review. This information will give more exact locations for the contamination plume(s). The project must be at least 200 away from the edge of the contamination plume in order to use PVC pipe. If your project site falls within a LUST site, you will be required to use DI pipe w/nitrile gaskets for services larger than 2 or type K copper for 2 and smaller services. Any reference in the LUST documentation to a site being cleared for PVC pipe does NOT mean new PVC pipe is allowed on the site, but rather that PVC water lines were either not present or not considered to be at-risk receptors when the LUST site was evaluated. Des Moines Water Works
FIRE DEPARTMENT REVIEW FORM Fire service to be connected to the Des Moines Water Works system: Date: Property Address: Property Owner: Size of proposed fire service: Size of water main to be tapped: Tap street: Maximum sprinkler system demand: gpm psi Water supply demand from on-site hydrants: gpm psi Total fire flow required (Maximum sprinkler demand + hydrant demand): gpm psi Size & type of backflow preventer: Flow Test Data: Hydrant location: Date tested: Static: psi Residual: psi Pitot: psi Calc. Flow: gpm Flow @ 20 psi: gpm All materials and installations must meet all code requirements as specified in the City of Des Moines Uniform Plumbing Code and recognized practice. Sketch and/or description of proposed fire service must be included. Contact Information: Contractor: Address: Phone: To Be Completed by Des Moines Fire: Reviewed by: Fire Inspector Date: Fire Prevention Bureau Des Moines Fire Department 2715 Dean Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317 Telephone: 515-283-4240 Fax: 515-283-4907 Email: firedept@dmgov.org
Des Moines Water W rks Water You Can Trust for Life Water Usage Inventory This inventory must be returned to DMWW before a tap will be approved In compliance with State of Iowa Health Regulations, please complete the following survey by taking inventory of your plumbing fixtures at the site address referenced in the accompanying letter. This inventory MUST BE RETURNED TO DES MOINES WATER WORKS WITHIN 30 DAYS TO AVOID FUTURE NOTICES AND ACTION. If you need assistance completing this inventory, please contact your licensed plumber, building engineer, or property manager. [Reference Account Number (from letter)] [Reference Property Address (from letter)] 1. Name of Business: 2. Type of Business: Contractor Manufacturing Residential Medical Multi-tenant Retail Office Building Warehouse Service/Repair Restaurant/Bar Other List names of tenants, if applicable: 3. Is there a Backflow Preventer on your incoming water line? Yes No Do not know If yes what is the model, serial number, size, and date last tested? Is there any other source of water, such as a private well, at this address? Yes No Do not know 4. Do you have any of the following connected to the Public Water Supply? Yes No Yes No Boiler for steam heat Boiler for hot water heat Cooling Towers Fire Suppression System (sprinklers) Geothermal Heat Pump Hose Aspirator (spraying chemicals) In Floor Radiant Heat with Chemicals Water Storage Tank Freezeless Yard Hydrant Pedicure Chairs Livestock Watering Tank Swimming Pool or Hot Tub Truck or Tank Water Filling Station Underground Lawn Sprinkler Systems Water Cooled Equipment Steam Tables Private Well Photo or X-Ray Developing Equipment Water Recycling Equipment Plumbed-in Soft Drink Dispenser Soap Injectors Dilution of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides Dental operatory equipment Pumps connected to plumbing Pressure Booster Ornamental Fountain Boiler Circulator Sewage Irrigation System Other (please specify) Are chemicals used in the water? If yes what chemicals? List all other operating processes connected to the water piping. 5. Signature To my knowledge, the answers are true and correct.
Please print name Title Date Daytime Telephone Number Thank You for helping fulfill State of Iowa Health Regulations! This mandatory inventory must be completed and returned within 30 days. If not completed, you may be required to install containment device(s). Backflow prevention devices must be installed by a licensed plumber. Testing and repairing of backflow prevention devices must be performed by a tester registered with the State of Iowa Health Department. For more information, visit http://www.dmww.com/upl/documents/library/backflow-list.pdf State of Iowa Health Regulations requires that all testable backflow prevention devices be tested annually. Des Moines Water Works maintains records of these tests and will issue a reminder notice near your annual testing date. Helpful Definitions Cross-Connections Any actual or potential connection between the public drinking water supply and customers plumbing system that makes it possible for used water, pollutants, or contaminants to enter the public drinking water supply. Backflow The undesirable reverse flow of used water, contaminants, or pollutants from a customer s plumbing system into the public drinking water supply. Backflow Preventer A device or process that prevents impurities or contaminants from being drawn into the public drinking water supply. Containment Installation of a backflow preventer on the water service line immediately following the meter.
511.6 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES Table 511.6 System Development Fee Structure (effective July 1, 2015) System development fees are required for all new water services in the City of Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Cumming, Alleman, and other areas as defined below. System Development Fees will be based on the tap size and are as follows: Des Moines 1 inch 2 inch 3inch* 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 12 inch Metered Connections: $420 $1,050 $3,325 $9,500 $24,900 $51,900 $83,000 Fire Service Connections: $140 $ 360 n/a $3,200 $8,300 $17,400 $27,700 Pleasant Hill 1 inch 2 inch 3 inch* 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 12 inch Metered Connections: $1,250 $1,250 $3,325 $9,500 $24,900 $51,900 $83,000 Fire Service Connections: $420 $420 n/a $3,200 $8,300 $17,400 $27,700 Cumming 1 inch 2 inch 3 inch* 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 12 inch Metered Connections: $2,950 $3,650 $3,650 $9,500 $24,900 $51,900 n/a Fire Service Connections: $980 $1,225 n/a $3,200 $8,300 $17,400 n/a Alleman and Unincorporated Warren County Service Area 1 inch 2 inch 3 inch* 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 12 inch Metered Connections: $ 2,075 $3,375 $3,375 $9,500 $24,900 $51,900 n/a Fire Service Connections: $690 $1,125 n/a $3,200 $8,300 $17,400 n/a All Other Service Areas (Berwick, PCRWD #1, Runnells, Unincorporated Polk County) 1 inch 2 inch 3 inch* 4 inch 6 inch 8 inch 12 inch Metered Connections: $1,550 $3,525 $3,525 $9,500 $24,900 $51,900 n/a Fire Service Connections: $520 $1,200 n/a $3,200 $8,300 $17,400 n/a
511.6.1 DMWW does not make 3 taps but 3 domestic connections can be teed off of the fire service for the building or property. 511.6.2 System Development Fees for projects with both fire and domestic services, or any combination of multiple services, will be the total of all of the System Development Fees added together. 511.6.3 System Development Fees for projects with metered combination fire and domestic services (master metered) shall be considered domestic services with fees being charged accordingly. 511.6.4 System Development Fees for subdivisions will be based upon the number and size of service stubs to be installed within the subdivision. All service stubs within subdivision will be considered domestic stubs unless sufficient evidence is provided to indicate otherwise. 511.6.5 The foregoing System Development Fees shall not apply to connections to a new water main constructed where no water main previously existed or a new water main is constructed to replace a private water main. The System Development Fees in such cases will be determined on a case by case basis and will be determined prior to construction of the new water main. 511.6.6 System Development Fees will be waived for the City of Des Moines and its agencies (Iowa Code 384.91). 511.6.7 If DMWW has record that a tap previously existed at a property, System Development Fees will not be required for replacement taps of equal size. Existing taps that are less than one inch in diameter and are being replaced with new one-inch taps will not require System Development Fees. Any replacement tap that is to be a larger size than the original tap, other than upsizing to a one-inch diameter tap, will require a fee that will be the difference between the fee for the new tap size and the fee for the original tap size.
511.7 UNIFORM TAP CHARGES Table 511.7 Uniform Tap Charges (effective July 1, 2015) Tap Size 1 * 2 3 ** 4 6 8 12 2 Main $295 4 Main $295 $1,050 $1,925 6 Main $295 $1,075 $1,950 $2,225 8 Main $295 $1,100 $1,975 $2,250 $2,825 10 Main $295 $1,175 $2,025 $2,300 $2,900 12 Main $295 $1,200 $2,050 $2,325 $2,925 $4,650 14 Main $295 $1,450 $2,075 $2,350 $2,950 $4,700 16 Main $295 $1,575 $2,350 $2,375 $3,050 $4,950 20 CI/DI Main N/A $1,600 $2,375 $2,650 $3,375 $5,250 20 Concrete Main N/A N/A $6,600 $6,950 $8,250 $10,350 24 CI/DI Main N/A $1,700 $2,450 $2,750 $3,600 $6,400 24 Concrete Main N/A N/A $6,700 $7,050 $8,300 $10,350 511.7.1 All taps larger than 12" and all mains larger than 24" to be tapped for any size will be done on a labor-and-materials basis. Price estimates may be quoted on request. 511.7.2 DMWW does not make 3 taps but 3 domestic connections can be teed off of the fire service for the building or property. See 511.6 above for System Development Fees related to 3 domestic connections. 511.7.3 The fee for 1 taps on ASTM D2241 pipe in the former SE Polk system which require a tapping saddle will be $310.
511.8 UNIFORM TAP RETIREMENT CHARGES Table 511.8 Uniform Tap Retirement Charges (effective July 1, 2015) Tap retirement charges are based on the size of the main that is tapped, rather than the size of the tap. Main Size Fee 2 $850 4 $1,150 6 $1,175 8 $1,250 10 $1,525 12 $1,950 14 $2,225 Charges for retirements on concrete mains or mains larger than 14" will be the current prices for materials and labor. 511.8.1 Tap retirement charges for other than corporations are based on the size of the main that is tapped, rather than the size of the tap. Charges for retirements on concrete mains and mains larger than 14" will be the current prices of materials and labor.