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DNR To Host Virtual Public Meeting On Special Well Casing Depth Area & TCE Contamination Oct. 27
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, from 6-7:30 p.m. to provide information and answer questions regarding the special well casing depth area (SWCDA) within the towns of Hudson and Warren in St. Croix County.
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Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order DG-25-19, to revise ch. NR 812 relating to well construction and pump installation
This is a public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order DG-25-19, to revise ch. NR 812 relating to well construction and pump installation.
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Private Water Advisory Council
The Private Water Advisory Council (PWAC) was 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 the well drilling…
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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…
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Radon in private well water
Radon is a substantial health risk in many Wisconsin homes. There is a risk of developing cancer from long term exposure to radon in air and water. If you get your drinking water from a private well, this page will guide you in evaluating whether…
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Test your private well water annually
Make sure you're serving your family safe drinking water. While most private water wells in Wisconsin provide safe drinking water, some may become contaminated with bacteria and other contaminants that are not filtered out when the water soaks into…
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NR 812 rule changes
The rule change to provide for the use of Type IL cement in the grouting and sealing of wells was approved by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board on May 17, 2023, and became effective on Nov. 1, 2023.
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Accurately locating wells and drillholes for applications and reports
Chapter NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code, requires the latitude and longitude coordinates of a well or drillhole to be reported on high capacity well applications, well construction reports and well filling and sealing reports. Determining Latitude and…
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NewsBits newsletter
NewsBits is an electronic newsletter containing updates, reminders, interesting data and news for Wisconsin's drilling and pump installing industry. NewsBits is produced three to four times a year by DNR's Drinking Water & Groundwater…
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Licenses and registrations
In Wisconsin, a license or registration is required to engage in the business of pump installing, water well drilling and heat exchange drilling. Licensing authority is established under s. 280.15, Wis. Stats. [exit DNR]. Licensing laws are…