Municipalities
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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…
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Summary of January 2005 Government Accountability Office (GAO) Findings on Wastewater System Funding Recommendations for Security Improvements
The federal Senate Environment Committee asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to identify how wastewater security measures should be prioritized and funded. The final report was issued in January 2005. A summary of the findings are:
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Types of WPDES Permits
Industrial wastewater discharge The DNR administers 38 major industrial permits issued primarily to paper mills and steam electric facilities. Major industrial permits are issued for industries with significant wastewater volumes which can impact…
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Definition of large Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS)
The definition for a "Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System" (POWTS), in s. Comm 81.01(194), Wis. Adm. Code, states that a POWTS has the same meaning as that given for a "private sewage system" defined under s. 145.01 (12), Wis. Stats. The…
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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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Capacity, Management, Operation and Maintenance (CMOM)
Two presentations can be viewed that provide useful information on CMOM programs:Why CMOM? [11 min]What's in a CMOM Program? [17 min]The following publications are also available:
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View Sections Of The eCMAR Form
The eCMAR form consists of the following sections. Only the sections that are required for each wastewater treatment facility will appear in a facility's eCMAR. (Example: Satellite Collection Systems are only required to complete the Financial…