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…
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…
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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Wisconsin DNR's Operator Certification program will no longer be hosting computer-based exams. The last day computer-based exams will be facilitated at PSI testing locations will be February 28, 2024, after which Wisconsin DNR will no longer be…
In Wisconsin, a license or registration is required to engage in the business of pump installing, water well drilling and heat exchange drilling. Licensing authority is established under s. 280.15, Wis. Stats. [exit DNR]. Licensing laws are…
Private wells are wells that are not part of a public water supply. Private wells have fewer than 15 connections and serve fewer than 25 people. They are usually wells that serve a single home or farmhouse. Unlike public water systems, protection…
This page contains information and resources for well drillers, heat exchange drillers and pump installers. NewsBits Archives of NewsBits - an electronic newsletter for Wisconsin drillers and installers.
The links below provide access to drilling and pump installing professional service directories. Individuals and businesses listed are authorized by the Wisconsin DNR to engage in activities designated by the directory. Well drilling services Pump…
Heat exchange drilling in Wisconsin requires a license.