Environmental conditions in Wisconsin
Contamination, tanks, spills, and permitted facilities near a site.
Wisconsin septic system permits
Wisconsin calls a septic system a private onsite wastewater treatment system, or POWTS. Your county issues the permit under state plumbing rules. Start here for the rules, the soil test and the county.
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- Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesWisconsin's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
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- Wisconsin coastal and shoreline rulesWisconsin's Great Lakes shore: bluff erosion, shoreline structures, coastal grants and the rules for building near Lake Michigan or Lake Superior.
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- EPA EnvirofactsSearch EPA databases for regulated facilities, hazardous waste sites, toxic releases and water systems near an address.
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- EPA Map of Radon ZonesEPA's county map of radon potential (Zones 1 to 3) with the full county table. It is for planning; EPA recommends testing every home.
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About environmental conditions
State environmental agencies and the EPA provide searches for contaminated sites, tanks, spills, and regulated facilities. Check the source records for site status and the responsible contact.