Water/Sewer/Right of Way Excavation Permit

Please complete the relevant sections of the permit application. Do not begin any work until the application is submitted and approved.

  • Permit Fee: $25, invoiced when the permit is issued.
  • Insurance: Contractors must provide a certificate of insurance or have one on file with the City.
  • Inspections & Documentation: An inspection is required. You must also submit drawings and/or photos of the completed work to the City.

For details on water and sewer requirements, refer to the Waverly City Code. You can also print the Acceptable Materials List for reference.

The City of Waverly follows the Iowa Statewide Urban Design Standards (SUDAS) and the Iowa Statewide Urban Standard Specifications for Public Improvements. Learn more about SUDAS here.

Property Information

Contractor Information

Acceptable Materials

Acceptable Materials for water and sewer installations and repairs.

Water Connection Permit

Materials Note:    Service lines. 1” type “K” copper typical, with director prior approval 1” CTS poly (250 PSI) is permissible with tracer wire. Tracer wire must be installed on the outside of the curb box with accommodations made to be continued from the curb stop to the house. CTS poly must have stainless steel inserts, the use of compression fittings are required. No barbed fittings are allowed.   For repairs to existing service lines, list the existing material type and material type to be used for repairs.

Sanitary Sewer Connection Permit

Materials Note:  Gasket Joint SDR23.5 with crushed stone encasement (4" and 6" services)  is required for all new construction.  Schedule 40 PVC is required for sewer service entry within five feet of the basement/building. Any deviation requires prior approval from the Director of Public Works.  For repairs to existing service lines, list the existing material type and material type to be used for repairs.

Excavation Information

Note that this permit application must be completed and Iowa One Call (811) must be called prior to any work commencing.

Restoration Requirements For Applicant Completed Repairs (Street, Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb & Gutter)

City Coordinated Street Repairs

The City will coordinate the completion of a permanent pavement patch for the following fees.  The City will invoice the applicant after the excavation is completed. 

Pavements equal to or less than 3" in depth are charged at $4.24/sq. ft.  
Pavements equal to  4" in depth are charged at $5.75/sq. ft.  
Pavements equal to  5" in depth are charged at $8.00/sq. ft.  
Pavements equal to 6" in depth are charged at $8.50/sq. ft.  
Pavements equal to 7" in depth are charged at $9.00/sq. ft.  

**Patching is generally done through a contracted project in the Spring and Fall.

Applicant Submission Information



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