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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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Municipal drinking water system sanitary survey
A sanitary survey is an inspection of a water system's facilities, operations and records to ensure the delivery of safe and reliable drinking water. In Wisconsin, the DNR conducts routine sanitary surveys of municipal drinking water systems every…
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America's Water Infrastructure Act
On October 23, 2018, America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was signed into law and is an amendment to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). As stated by U.S. EPA, AWIA "improves drinking water and water quality, deepens infrastructure investments…
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Pandemic influenza - a guide for water plant owners and operators
What is pandemic influenza? A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. A flu pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity and for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily person-to-person…
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Drinking water security and emergency preparedness
Drinking water security and emergency response have long been essential in managing drinking water systems and they are high priorities for the DNR. The events of September 11, 2001 and natural disasters such as the Hurricanes of 2005 have…
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Public notification rule
Public notification is an important part of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made significant changes to the Public Notification Rule, which were added to Wisconsin Administrative Code, Chapter NR…
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Information for public water system owners and operators
“Public Water System” means a system for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption, if such a system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of…