Property/Site Owners
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Risk & Resilience Assessments and Emergency Response Plans (AWIA Section 2013)
Section 2013 of AWIA requires community water systems that serve a population of 3,300 or more to conduct a risk and resilience assessment and develop an emergency response plan that must be updated and certified every five years.These requirements…
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Source water protection
Source water protection helps prevent contaminants from entering sources of drinking water. It's the first line of defense to reduce the chance that contaminants will be in a glass of water from your tap. Source water protection avoids potential…
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Submittal requirements by project type
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…
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Public water system plan review
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…
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Laboratory analysis slips
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…
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Wisconsin's Capacity Development Program
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…
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Instructions for creating and customizing a Consumer Confidence Report using DNR’s CCR generator
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…
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Mercury Ban
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-…
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What to do if you see a sick or dead deer
Please notify the DNR if you see a sick or dead deer or multiple dead deer in any one area. You do not need to report deer killed on or near a roadway. Reporting is the most efficient way to monitor disease and remove disease agents. Report your…
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Citizen-Based Monitoring
Volunteers are an integral part of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approach to monitoring hundreds of species and habitats in forests, grasslands, wetlands, lakes, rivers and streams throughout the state. This public involvement,…