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Buying or selling a home or property with a private well
When you are buying or selling a property with a private well, you may be interested to know the condition of the well, the quality of the drinking water and whether there are any unused wells on the property. If so, you can choose to have the well…
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High capacity well ownership transfer
No department review or approval is required to transfer ownership of a high capacity well along with a property transfer. Within 90 days following a property transfer, the new owner must complete the High Capacity Well & Surface Water…
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High capacity well application review process
Upon receipt of a high capacity well or dewatering application, the DNR water use program completes a groundwater quantity review and reviews the proposed well construction for compliance with the requirements of NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code. If the…
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High capacity well replacements
Under 2017 Wisconsin Act 10, replacement high capacity wells do not require department approval, provided they meet all four of the following criteria.
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High capacity well reconstruction
To "reconstruct" a well means to modify its original construction, including deepening, lining, installing or replacing a screen, and underreaming (s. 281.34(1)(ek), Wis. Stats.). Steps to take to complete a reconstruction of a high capacity well…
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High capacity well application and instructions
A high capacity well is a well that has the capacity to withdraw more than 100,000 gallons per day, or a well that, together with all other wells on the same property, has a capacity of more than 100,000 gallons per day. Residential wells and fire…
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Heat exchange drilling (geothermal systems)
Heat exchange drilling in Wisconsin requires a license.
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Well filling and sealing
Abandoned or unused wells pose a great threat to the safety and quality of groundwater drinking water supplies. An unused well provides a direct path for contaminants and pollutants to the underground aquifers that supply working wells. Wells must…
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References for operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer collection systems
Sanitary sewer collection systems are critical parts of the wastewater treatment process. Collection systems represent major capital investments for communities. Sewer pipes and pumping stations deteriorate through normal use and age. Proper…
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Molybdenum In Groundwater
Molybdenum (Mo) is a metallic element that is naturally present, usually at low levels, in the earth's crust. Trace amounts of molybdenum are necessary for human health and are obtained from common foods in the diet such as leafy vegetables, legumes…