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Wisconsin Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Agency NR. Department of Natural Resources |
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Chapters 800-. Environmental Protection – Water Supply |
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Chapter 810. Requirements For The Operation And Maintenance Of Public Water Systems |
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SubChapter I. General Operations |
Section 810.19. Discharge of system or backwash water.
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- Water discharged to the ground surface or storm sewers as part of flushing the distribution system, draining or disinfecting reservoirs, or as part of operation of a water treatment facility shall comply with the applicable general permit to discharge under the Wisconsin pollutant discharge elimination system (WPDES) as per the provisions of ch. 283 , Stats. Discharge directly to a surface water is prohibited unless specific approval is obtained prior to the discharge.