The Water System Improvements program provides for replacing water mains in areas that are experiencing rusty water problems. It also provides for installing larger distribution mains. The Seal Coat Improvements program is the annual program for removal and replacement of built-up seal coat streets. Complete removal of built-up seal coat allows for repairs to curbs, gutters, and placement of new paving surfaces.
Project Update
Weather permitting, water shut off will take place on Wednesday, November 26th. Anticipated shut off is 4 to 8 hours beginning at 8AM.
You may/will experience a loss of water service for the duration noted above. Please refrain from attempting to use water during this time period.
Should you have air or rust in your water from this work, try leaving the cold tap running for several minutes. This is typically all it takes to clear the water up.
Project Schedule
Project will be starting in October 2025.
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Hafiz Ibrahim, he can be reached at 515-239-5245.
City of Ames Inspector: Jesus Campa, he can be reached at 515-203-0797.
The City of Ames has contracted with Iowa Water & Waste Systems to do water main improvements in your area. If unforeseen conditions don’t permit this work to be done on the above scheduled date, please anticipate it will take place on the next day. This work will involve a connection to the existing water main at the intersection of Barr Dr and Jensen Ave (South End).
Project Update
(6.25.26)
Weather permitting, starting Friday, June 26th,
Iowa Water & Waste Systems will continue
working on the water main improvements on Barr
Dr. The water main installation will be completed using
trenchless method; therefore, all driveway access will
remain open during this phase. To facilitate the work,
the contractor will temporary close two locations along
Barr Drive to complete excavation activities. Each
closure is expected to last one day, and the roadway
will be reopened to traffic by the end of the same day.
Further notices will be delivered as construction proceeds.
Action Required by Residents: Residents are encouraged
to utilize on-street parking when access to their driveway
is not available. There are a few driveways that will need
to be temporarily closed during the water main
connection work. Those whose driveways will be blocked
will be notified.
June 25 Construction Notice & Map(PDF, 7MB)
Project Schedule
The contractor is anticipating 8 to 10 weeks to complete
this phase. Construction in your vicinity may not extend
for this entire period.
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Hafiz Ibrahim, he can be reached at 515-239-5245.
City of Ames Inspector: Jesus Campa, he can be reached at 515-203-0797.
The Water System Improvements program provides for replacing water mains in areas that are experiencing rusty water problems. It also provides for installing larger distribution mains. The Seal Coat Improvements program is the annual program for removal and replacement of built-up seal coat streets. Complete removal of built-up seal coat allows for repairs to curbs, gutters, and placement of new paving surfaces.
Project Update
(7.2.26)
Weather permitting, work will begin on Wednesday, July
8th, 2026. Starting Wednesday July 8th, Manatt’s will
begin pavement removal for Phase 1 on Ferndale
Avenue. Following pavement removal, Iowa Water &
Waste Systems will continue transferring water services
for residents in phase 1 and will begin removing and
replacing storm sewer and sanitary sewer structures.
Phase 4 on Furman Drive will reopen to residents on
Tuesday July 7th. Once the underground improvements
are complete, Manatt’s will prepare the area for paving
operations. Expect a full road closure on phase 1
along Ferndale Avenue. Further notices will be delivered
as construction proceeds.
Action Required by Residents: Residents within this phase
will need to park on side streets starting Wednesday July
8th at 7AM. The map shows the extents of work area.
Residents on this phase are encouraged to label their
trash and recycling containers with their addresses.
The contractor will move containers as needed for
collection and will return them afterward.
July 2 Construction Notice & Map(PDF, 9MB)
Project Schedule
The contractor is anticipating 6 weeks to complete Phase 1.
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Hafiz Ibrahim, he can be reached at 515-239-5245.
City of Ames Inspector: Jared Beckham, he can be reached at 515-203-0795.