The Cedar Rapids Utilities Department - Water Engineering Division requests that the contractor contact our office 5 days before starting or stopping a water system improvement project. This initiates a “project start” or "project stop" work order and gives the Water city inspector notification that the contractor is prepared to start or stop work.
Please contact Water Engineering at 319-286-5950 or Water-Engineering-Admin@cedar-rapids.org to schedule work requests.
Other requirements to consider BEFORE calling in for a project start work order:
1. Construction of public and private water system improvements requires an approved plan set on file in the Water Engineering Office, 1111 Shaver Road NE.
2. All permits shall be secured and fees shall be paid prior to the start of construction.
3. The contractor is responsible to contact Iowa One Call 1-800-292-8989 prior to excavation.
Related Links
Water Notes - Capital Improvement Project
Water Notes - Development Project
Water Specifications
Iowa Dept of Natural Resources
