How to Plan for Temporary Water on Your Construction Site
Temporary water planning might not seem like the most thrilling topic, but it’s absolutely essential—especially if you want to avoid delays and confusion on day one of your project. In this blog, I walk you through a solid approach to temporary water planning using three critical elements: a detailed plan, a clear timeline, and a site sketch.
Why Water Comes First:
Unlike temporary power or comms, temporary water is often easier to get—but that doesn’t mean it’s less important. You need it on day one for dust control, grading, and overall site safety. Especially in places like Maricopa County, AZ, dust control regulations make this a non-negotiable.
The Three Essentials:
- The Plan:
The temporary water plan might look wordy at first, but it’s packed with real insight. One of our engineers built it using ChatGPT, experience from previous projects, and electrical/water system knowledge. It includes:
- Regulatory requirements.
- Pre-installation prep.
- System design and protection.
- Installation process.
- Troubleshooting and maintenance.
We’ve even used this plan in our bid packages to help trade partners understand their scope.
- The Timeline in InTakt:
You’ll see how we built out the full timeline in InTakt, linking activities to key milestones like concrete work and site prep. This ensures that your water setup happens well before you need it—not after. - The Site Sketch:
Using Miro, we created a sketch showing water access points across the site—laydown areas, trailers, dust control points, and cooling stations. With a visual like this, everyone knows where water connections are, what the system serves, and what needs to be coordinated.
Why It Matters:
This isn’t just about running a hose. It’s about being prepared, reducing risk, and ensuring your subcontractors and field teams have what they need, when they need it. We’ve even included this water plan in scopes of work and communicated it clearly in pre-bid meetings.
Key Takeaway:
Having a clear temporary water plan—including a documented strategy, a timeline in your scheduling tool, and a site sketch—ensures you’re ready on day one, keeps your project compliant, and eliminates confusion among contractors and trades.
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