Wells
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DNR Warns That Heavy Rain And Flooding Can Contaminate Private Wells
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages private well owners to consider testing their drinking water after significant rainfall and flooding. Heavy rains, such as those that swept through much of northern Wisconsin the past week, can impact drinking water quality.
- Hearing/Meeting
Private Water Advisory Council Meeting
The Private Water Advisory Council was established by the DNR's Private Drinking Water section of the Drinking Water and Groundwater program.
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NR 146/NR 812 Rule Revision Advisory Committee
The NR 146/NR 812 Rule Revision Advisory Committee has been established by the DNR's private drinking water section of the Drinking Water and Groundwater (DG) program. The group serves as a forum to provide an avenue for communication with…
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DNR To Host Informational Meeting Regarding Special Well Casing Depth Area In The Towns of Hudson And Warren
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an informational meeting regarding trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination and the Special Well Casing Depth Area (SWCDA) in the towns of Hudson and Warren in St. Croix County. The meeting will be Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Hudson High School at 5:30 p.m.
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Information Meeting Regarding Special Well Casing Depth Area In The Towns of Hudson And Warren
The informational meeting will include updates from the DNR and Department of Health Services (DHS). Topics covered will include a brief history of the contamination affecting the area, an overview of the areas included within the SWCDA, and a…
- Hearing/Meeting
Joint public hearing on emergency rule DG-07-22(E) and permanent rule DG-08-22 to revise ch. NR 812, relating to the use of new cement formulations for the construction of water wells and affecting small business
This is a joint public hearing on emergency rule DG-07-22(E) and permanent rule DG-08-22 to revise ch. NR 812, relating the use of new cement formulations for the construction of water wells and affecting small business.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village of Spencer Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Spencer is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of a new well, wellhouse, and treatment system in the Village of Spencer.
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DNR Now Accepting Applications For ARPA Well Compensation And Well Abandonment Grant Programs
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Programs. The DNR will accept applications until funding runs out.
- Hearing/Meeting
Preliminary Public Hearing on Statement of Scope SS 056-22 (Board Order DG-07-22(E)/DG-08-22) Which Affects ch. NR 812 and is Related to the Use of New Cement Formulations for the Construction of Water Wells
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 056-22 (Board Order DG-07-22(E)/DG-08-22), which affects ch. NR 812 and is related to the use of new cement formulations for the construction of water wells.
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PVC Study Group Meeting
This is a meeting of the PVC Study group to discuss next steps in Scope Statement DG-25-19 pertaining to thermoplastic casing for water wells.