Drainage Districts provide an outlet for drainage tile. This outlet is essential for adequate soil conditions and high yields. Much of Iowa would be unfarmable without drainage. Most drainage districts in Iowa were constructed over 100 years ago with few improvements since then. A 1983 Iowa State University Study found that 95% of drainage district tiles were undersized- not meeting the needs of modern agriculture.

To improve or repair a drainage district tile or open ditch, a landowner must file a petition with the County Auditor's Office. An engineer will survey and study the existing district. They will then make a report to recommend a solution, and plans to achieve this. All landowners within the district are invited to a public hearing to discuss the report and plans.

Costs are assessed to the landowners within the district based on the benefit classification. The board of supervisors, acting as trustees, levies assessments to cover engineering, construction, and administration under Iowa Code Chapter 468.

We are licensed engineers in the state of Iowa with years of drainage engineering experience. Please contact us, and we can discuss your drainage needs. You can reach us via phone or email.

Our sole focus is helping landowners improve their drainage systems. We understand that every drainage investment must deliver a measurable economic return. That’s why we provide practical, results-driven engineering solutions designed to maximize long-term value.

As a small, dedicated firm with low overhead, we operate efficiently and intentionally. This allows us to deliver high-quality, cost-effective engineering while passing those savings directly on to our clients.

We are based in Perry and serve drainage districts statewide, with active projects in central, western, and northern Iowa. Distance is rarely the deciding factor, our low overhead usually offsets travel on any project in the state.