Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 800 - Environmental Protection - Water Supply
Chapter NR 811 - Requirements For The Operation And Design Of Community Water Systems
Subchapter XI - Water Pressure Booster Stations
Section NR 811.82 - Storage requirements
Current through August 26, 2024
Elevated storage is not required for a boosted pressure zone where the primary pressure zone can provide minimum pressures of 35 psi at street elevation in all areas of the boosted zone. Elevated storage facilities shall be provided for a boosted pressure zone serving more than 50 living units in any of the following situations:
(1) If the primary pressure zone cannot maintain pressures of 3 psi or greater at street elevation in all areas served by the booster pumps including situations where emergency power is provided.
(2) If the primary pressure zone provides pressures of 3 to 35 psi at street elevation in all areas served by the booster pumps and an emergency power source is not provided for the booster station.
