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    Transient Non-Community (TN) Resources

    A transient non-community water system (TN or TNCWS) is a public water system that provides water in a place such as a gas station or campground where people do not remain for long periods of time. Transient Non-Community Water System Fact Sheets…

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    Manganese and Drinking Water

    Manganese is a common, naturally-occurring element found in rocks, soil, water, air and food. Manganese is an essential element and is needed to form healthy bones, produce glucose and heal wounds. Small amounts of manganese are part of a…

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    Information for delegated counties

    The well delegation program gives counties an opportunity to form a partnership with the DNR to protect public health and safety and enhance the potable groundwater resource.This page contains information for Wisconsin counties that are, or wish to…

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    Asset Management

    Asset management will help you manage, invest in and plan for your water system’s needs over time. It will also promote innovation, efficiency and foresight for your water system, as well as help you identify critical system assets and implement…

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    Groundwater Quiz

    Test your knowledge and have some fun. The answers are at the bottom of the page.

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    Groundwater educational materials

    Groundwater model Student using the groundwater model. Since 2001, training on the use of a groundwater sand tank model [exit DNR] has been provided annually to educat

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    Background

    This is an overview of the city of Waukesha diversion application and review process. Flow chart for next steps on review of Waukesha application --> 2010 - Application and review The city of Waukesha submitted an application for use of Lake…

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    Permits review

    To implement the diversion of Lake Michigan water to the city of Waukesha (Waukesha), Waukesha must obtain all required federal, state and local permits and approvals. Waukesha has decided to obtain Lake Michigan water from the Milwaukee Water…

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    DNR and Regional review

    Regional Review The city of Waukesha's Great Lakes diversion application was conditionally approved by the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Council (compact council) on June 21, 2016. Waukesha's application was approved…

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    Compact Council review

    The city of Waukesha submitted an updated application for a Lake Michigan diversion in October 2013. The application asserts that Waukesha needs a new source of water to address water quantity and quality concerns. Waukesha sought an exception from…

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