When structures are dismantled or demolished and disposed of, there is the potential for negative environmental impacts, particularly on wildlife and groundwater. Asbestos, lead, mercury and other hazardous substances in structures could harm human…
The DNR encourages recycling of residential asphalt shingles because they occupy a large part of roofing tear-off waste and general construction and demolition (C&D) waste and are fairly easy to identify and separate. The DNR's statewide waste…
Construction projects — both building new structures and demolishing old ones — generate a lot of waste. Studies of Wisconsin landfills have found that materials such as wood, shingles and brick or concrete make up more than one-quarter of the waste…
If you cannot find the answer you need among these questions, please contact the asbestos inspector for the county where the project is located.
Asbestos fibers are a known human carcinogen. Lung cancer, mesothelioma (cancer of the chest cavity lining) and asbestosis (a fibrotic scarring of lung tissue) have been proven to result from asbestos exposure.The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970…
Attention: The CWFP Small Loans Program is currently suspended. The DNR stopped accepting Interest Rate Subsidy Applications as of January 1, 2022. This suspension (no longer accepting new applications) will continue until the CWFP Small Loans…
Removing lead service lines (LSLs) is one way to minimize the potential for lead to get into your drinking water. The Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater provides information regarding the concerns of lead in drinking water.
The surface water grant program provides cost-sharing grants for surface water protection and restoration. Funding is available for education, ecological assessments, planning, implementation, and aquatic invasive species prevention and control.…
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The inclusion or exclusion of water and wastewater funding and technical assistance sources on this list is not meant to be an endorsement or condemnation by the Wisconsin DNR. This list of water and wastewater funding and technical assistance…