Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 800 - Environmental Protection - Water Supply
Chapter NR 845 - County Administration Of Ch. NR 812, Private Well Cod
Section NR 845.02 - Applicability
The provisions of this chapter apply to all counties with a department-approved well construction or pump installation ordinance regulating new and existing private water systems, including private wells constructed in special well casing areas, in accordance with ch. NR 812. Drilled, driven point, dug, bored and jetted wells are all regulated under the provisions of this chapter. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to springs, school water systems, or wastewater treatment plant water systems, high capacity water systems, community water systems and wells, water systems or installations which require written plan approval from the department.
See chs. NR 811 and 812 for wells, water systems and installations that require written plan approval from the department.