Environmental Protection
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Types of WPDES Permits
Industrial wastewater discharge The DNR administers 38 major industrial permits issued primarily to paper mills and steam electric facilities. Major industrial permits are issued for industries with significant wastewater volumes which can impact…
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Definition of large Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS)
The definition for a "Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System" (POWTS), in s. Comm 81.01(194), Wis. Adm. Code, states that a POWTS has the same meaning as that given for a "private sewage system" defined under s. 145.01 (12), Wis. Stats. The…
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References for operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer collection systems
Sanitary sewer collection systems are critical parts of the wastewater treatment process. Collection systems represent major capital investments for communities. Sewer pipes and pumping stations deteriorate through normal use and age. Proper…
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Capacity, Management, Operation and Maintenance (CMOM)
Two presentations can be viewed that provide useful information on CMOM programs: Why CMOM? [11 min] What's in a CMOM Program? [17 min] The following publications are also available:
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Submitting eCMAR Forms and Resolutions
Passage of a resolution by the governing body of a treatment works is a necessary step to complete the "Resolution or Owner Statement Section" of the eCMAR. Do NOT submit the eCMAR until the governing body has reviewed and acted upon the CMAR…
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Instructions for eCMAR form sections
Each eCMAR form section has helpful instructions on how to complete that section. You can access these instructions on the eCMAR form by clicking the "Section Information" link. The sections of the eCMAR form are listed below. A facility's eCMAR…
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CMAR Requirements For Satellite Collection Systems
Satellite collection systems are owned by a municipality or utility that does not own a wastewater treatment facility. These collection systems discharge into another municipality's wastewater collection or treatment system. Approximately 300…
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Precipitation data for CMAR reporting
eCMAR Section m: Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems, requires that you enter precipitation data in Question #3. You are asked to enter the “Total Actual Amount of Precipitation Last Year,” and the “Annual Average Precipitation (for your location…
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Helpful hints and information for the eCMAR
Authorized eCMAR Users Authorized users are people authorized by your facility's governing body to enter data, validate data or submit data in your eCMAR form as an "enterer" or a "submitter." Use the DNR Electronic Business…
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Getting DNR Help with eCMAR problems
Here are some steps to take before contacting the DNR for help.