Education
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Small water system (OTM/NN) operator certification
Small water system operators work at an "other than municipal" (OTM) community water system or a non–transient non–community (NN) water system. OTM systems serve groups of 25 or more year-round residents; they can include mobile home parks,…
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Septage business license requirements
All septage businesses in the State of Wisconsin that service and/or dispose of septage (septic tanks, holding tanks, sanitary grease interceptors, portable restrooms, privies, etc.) shall be licensed pursuant to ch. NR 113, Wis. Adm. Code.…
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Septage servicing operator certification
All septage businesses in the State of Wisconsin must designate a master operator to serve as operator-in-charge (OIC). The OIC is directly responsible for the operation of the septage servicing business (reference: sub. NR 114.153(5), Wis. Adm…
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Waterworks operator certification
Municipal waterworks operators work at community water systems that are owned by, or serve, a city, town, village, county or other municipality. Also included in this definition are county or state-owned public institutions for congregate care or…
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Landfill operator certification
Chapter NR 524, Wisconsin Administrative Code was created as authorized by ss. 289.06, 289.42, and 227.11 (2), Wis. Stats., which contain the requirements for the department to develop a program of certification for persons participating in, or…
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Incinerator operator certification
Wisconsin Administrative Code ch. NR 499 was created as authorized by ss. 285.51, Wis. Stats., which establishes a program for the department to develop a program of certification for persons participating in, or responsible for, the operation of…
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Resources and assistance for Laboratories
Outreach is a critical component of the Laboratory Certification and Registration Program. We have compiled a list of forms, benchsheets, guidance documents, method references and training presentations to assist you in generating quality analytical…
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Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council
The Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council is created under s. 15.107 (12), Wis. Stats. and generally meets quarterly each calendar year.Next meetingDate:Tuesday, April 22, 2025Time:9:00 a.m. to end of agendaLocation:In-person Option
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BOD Toxicity
Sample toxicity Often referred to as "sliding" BODs BOD decreases as sample volume increases (i.e., less dilute) Occurs frequently in systems receiving industrial waste Amounts to killing off (or severe shock to) "the bugs" Results in under-…