Common project document definitions/expectations:Cover letters should provide a general description of the need for the project and proposed scope of work. Cover letters may address previous project approvals or prior work done that is associated…
Chapter NR 108, Wis. Adm. Code, allows the DNR up to 90 days to approve, return or deny submitted plans for new construction or improvements relating to a public water system. Average Review Process Timeframes Water Mains: 55-65 days All other…
The following are the most current sample lab analysis slips which are used for compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. Systems are mailed sampling slips as part of the normal mailing schedule. If you did not receive a slip or need…
The Capacity Development Program aims to help public water systems strengthen their ability to consistently supply safe drinking water to their customers. The program focuses on assisting system owners and operators, particularly small water systems…
Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) are required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The CCR must be prepared and distributed by all Community Water Systems in order to provide information concerning water quality for the previous…
Wisconsin Act 44 was signed in October 2009 and regulates the sale, distribution and use of specific mercury and mercury-containing devices to Wisconsin citizens, businesses, institutions and others, including specific requirements for Wisconsin K-…
The Wildlife and Your Land series is designed to offer suggestions to you, the private landowner, on how to manage your land for wildlife. Each part of the series focuses on management practices that you can apply to your land, but first, let's…
Every year, all registered high capacity property owners are required to submit monthly water use (withdrawal) totals to the DNR. Statewide, there are over 14,000 registered high capacity withdrawal sources including over 13,000 groundwater and 1,…
The Great Lakes Compact is a formal agreement between the Great Lakes states which details how the states will work together to manage and protect the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin. A parallel agreement (the Sustainable Water Resources…