State restrictions are limited regarding the open burning of materials generated by households. Your local government may have more restrictions on open burning than the state. If you have concerns or complaints about open burning or outdoor wood…
The DNR's air quality and waste management rules generally prohibit open burning, with some limited exceptions. The tabs below provide information about the types of burning that may be allowed under state regulations. You can also use the "Can I…
Before burning anything, always consider alternatives. Open burning of materials other than clean wood and some yard waste is prohibited. In addition, outdoor burning of anything generates smoke and air pollution and is the number one cause of…
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The DNR first developed its web-based Air Reporting System (ARS) in 1995. Today, more than 1,650 emissions inventories and 600 Under Thresholds Notifications (UTNs) are submitted annually by facilities to the DNR via ARS.
There are two levels of annual air pollution fees for businesses that are considered non-Title V sources. A non-Title V source is a business required to have an operation permit, but not a major source permit. There is a separate fee structure for…
Contact the DNR's Air Program for specific questions about emission inventory reporting and software. Facility-Specific Assistance For facility-specific questions, use the Air Permit Search tool. Each facility page in the tool lists a DNR contact…
Private water staff can help you with:private water well contamination;well and pump installation rules;questions about well drillers or pump installers;proper well location; andproper well filling and sealing.Private water supply staff county…
No department review or approval is required to transfer ownership of a high capacity well along with a property transfer. Within 90 days following a property transfer, the new owner must complete the High Capacity Well & Surface Water…
Upon receipt of a high capacity well or dewatering application, the DNR water use program completes a groundwater quantity review and reviews the proposed well construction for compliance with the requirements of NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code. If the…