Municipalities
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WPDES Permits
The DNR regulates the discharge of pollutants to waters of the state through the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) program. Wastewater permits contain all the monitoring requirements, special reports and compliance schedules…
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Overview of the WPDES wastewater permit process
The basic steps involved in issuing an individual (specific) non-controversial wastewater permit involve: Submission of permit application; Preparation of draft permit and supporting documents; Public noticing the permit; and Issuing the final…
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Current WPDES Wastewater Permit Holders
The Wastewater Program provides an online tool to help individuals find documentation related to final Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) individual wastewater permits. The permit search tool is designed for convenient…
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Applying for a WPDES Permit
Application procedures for WPDES permits to discharge wastewater vary by the type of permit. General Permits General permits are used to cover groups of facilities that generate wastewater from relatively simple operations having similar types and…
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Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS)
Domestic wastewater is defined as the type of wastewater normally discharged from plumbing facilities in private dwellings or commercial domestic establishments and includes sanitary, bath, laundry, dishwashing, garbage disposal and cleaning…
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Municipal Wastewater Facility Planning
Wastewater facility plans shall be prepared for each reviewable project involving new or modified sewerage systems owned by municipal or other non-industrial entities pursuant to s. NR 110.08(1), Wis. Adm. Code. The basic purpose of facility…
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Joint DNR/DSPS Plan Review Procedures For Large POWTS
Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS) that are determined to be "large" will be subject to a joint plan review conducted by the DNR and the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and will receive Wisconsin Pollutant…
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Interagency wastewater systems plan review
Plans for Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS) are subject to review by the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), or may require a joint review by the DNR and DSPS.
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Holding Tanks for Non-Domestic Wastewater
Wastewaters originating from plumbing fixtures and appliances such as sanitary (toilets), bath, laundry, dish washing, garbage disposal and cleaning wastewaters are defined as domestic wastewater. Wastewater from restaurants is also generally…
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Water Quality Program Policy and Guidance
Guidance Available for Comment We welcome your input on all proposed Water Quality program guidance. The following table lists guidance that is being developed or revised. Feedback related to the documents posted…