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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…
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Accessing eCMAR Forms and Wisconsin User IDs
Using the DNR Switchboard The DNR Switchboard helps people find DNR electronic forms using the state’s Web Access Management System (WAMS) without having to log in again each time. If you submitted an eCMAR last year, you'll log in as usual…
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Submitting eCMAR Forms and Resolutions
Passage of a resolution by the governing body of a treatment works is a necessary step to complete the "Resolution or Owner Statement Section" of the eCMAR. Do NOT submit the eCMAR until the governing body has reviewed and acted upon the CMAR…
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Instructions for eCMAR form sections
Each eCMAR form section has helpful instructions on how to complete that section. You can access these instructions on the eCMAR form by clicking the "Section Information" link. The sections of the eCMAR form are listed below. A facility's eCMAR…
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CMAR Requirements For Satellite Collection Systems
Satellite collection systems are owned by a municipality or utility that does not own a wastewater treatment facility. These collection systems discharge into another municipality's wastewater collection or treatment system. Approximately 300…