Water Use Rules in Iowa (2026)
4 rules on the books across Iowa, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Recycled Water Rules
Where purple-pipe recycled water is required for irrigation, dual-plumbing requirements for new construction, and cross-connection-control rules.
Leak Reporting Duty
Property owner's duty to report and repair water leaks within a set window once notified, plus how utilities issue leak-adjustment credits and impose penalties.
Cedar Rapids
Some RestrictionsCedar Rapids Municipal Code § 12.11(b) puts the water service pipe downstream of the first shut-off valve, and all…
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Some RestrictionsProperty owners in Iowa City must maintain their own water service lines and promptly repair or replace any leak, under…
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Some RestrictionsWhen leaks or accidents damage pipes tied to Sioux City's water mains, licensed plumbers may shut the water off to make…
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