Wastewater Systems Plan Review
For
Municipal and Other Non-Industrial Systems

In accordance with s. 281.41, Wisconsin Statutes, the owners of sewerage systems must submit plans and obtain plan approval from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for new construction or modification of sewerage system components including sanitary sewers, wastewater pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, and effluent outfall sewers. The information provided in this Section pertains to any municipal or non-industrial sewerage system with the exception of building plumbing, the service pipes from buildings to municipally owned sewers, and small "Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems" ("POWTS") that are regulated by the Department of Commerce (Commerce). Certain POWTS are subject to both Commerce and DNR regulation (see related links for large POWTS and POWTS receiving a combination of domestic and non-domestic wastewater).

Zero Percent Clean Water Fund Loans Now Available for Septage Receiving and Treatment Facilities

New legislation for septage disposal and management as contained in the Assembly Bill 449 was signed by the Governor on April 14, 2006 and subsequently enacted as Wisconsin Act 347. The link below provides new Department guidance explaining how this legislation affects wastewater facility planning and how to determine the portion of a project that may qualify for a zero percent Clean Water Fund loan.

DNR Guidance for Septage Considerations in Municipal Wastewater Facility Planning