A permit application is required for each facility that emits air pollution, unless the facility qualifies for a permit exemption. In addition, some air permit exemptions also require an application. Application forms for all types of air pollution…
In addition to the per ton fee, all Title V sources pay a base emission fee. The source’s total emissions determine the base emissions fee. Additional fees apply to facilities subject to the following federal regulatory programs. Maximum…
The Air Management Data Viewer (AMDV) is the DNR's web-based mapping application that provides information about air permitted facilities, facility emissions and air quality monitoring sites in Wisconsin. The viewer also identifies federally-…
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…
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…
If you are currently experiencing an emergency:During normal office hours, contact your DNR Rep. If you don’t know your rep, you can look them up on the DWS portal.After hours/on the weekend/holiday – contact 608-576-5358 to talk to the officer on…
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, Ch. NR 809,…
“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…
The state's safe drinking water code ch. NR 809 Wis. Adm. Code will be revised to include federal PFAS maximum contaminant levels (MCLs), technical edits and updates to lead and copper. As information about these rule updates becomes available, it…
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires public water systems to test water supplies for bacteriological agents and chemical contaminants to protect the health of their consumers. The frequency and extent of testing is dependent on the population…