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 845.10 - County enforcement procedures
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) The county shall administer ch. NR 812 and the county ordinance in accordance with this chapter and chs. 59 and 280, Stats.
(2) The county procedures for enforcement of the private water systems ordinance shall be outlined in the letter of application submitted by the county to the department requesting authority to administer ch. NR 812.
(3) Each county shall utilize its authority under ch. 59, Stats., to appoint an administrator who shall investigate any case of noncompliance with ch. 280, Stats., ch. NR 812 or the county ordinance, related to the county's delegation level and who shall issue orders to abate noncompliances.
(4) A county may provide for enforcement of a private water system ordinance by forfeiture, injunction or both. A county may establish a schedule of forfeitures for noncompliance with the county ordinance.
(5) The administrator shall refer cases of noncompliance with ch. 280, Stats., ch. NR 812 or the county ordinance to the district attorney or corporation counsel for prosecution.
(6) The department may enforce ch. 280, Stats., and any rules of the department also covered by a county ordinance adopted under ss. 59.70(6) and 280.21, Stats., if the department is engaged in audit or review activities, if there is reasonable cause to believe that the county ordinance and related enforcement program of the county is not in compliance with ch. 280, Stats., or department rules or if the department determines there are special circumstances requiring concurrent enforcement. The department shall continue to enforce ch. 280, Stats., and rules of the department not covered by a county ordinance in counties delegated ch. NR 812 authority and in counties not authorized to administer and enforce ch. NR 812.
(7) Counties may not suspend or revoke the permit of a well driller or a pump installer.
