Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 800 - Environmental Protection - Water Supply
Chapter NR 812 - Well Construction And Pump Installation
Subchapter I - General
Section NR 812.02 - Applicability
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) For the purposes of construction and installation, the provisions of this chapter apply to all new and existing water systems and drillholes with the following exceptions:
Note Certain diversions of surface water for nonpotable uses require a permit under ch. 30, Stats.
(2) For the purposes of filling and sealing, the provisions of this chapter apply to all drillholes and wells including elevator shaft drillholes, unsuccessful or noncomplying heat exchange drillholes, mining exploration drillholes not regulated by ch. NR 132 or subch. III of ch. 295, Stats., and wells and drillholes not regulated by s. NR 141.25.
(3) For the purposes of the prohibition of the underground placement of any substance as defined in s. 160.01(8), Stats., the provisions of this chapter apply to all wells and drillholes.
(4) The requirements of s. NR 812.08 do not apply to water withdrawal or use that is associated with mining operations or bulk sampling regulated under subch. III of ch. 295, Stats.
Private water systems and noncommunity water systems, located in counties delegated authority to administer this chapter under ch. NR 845, are subject to county permit requirements.
