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For online instructions click here: POWTS or ECSM. permitapp.washcowisco.gov. If you are not able to use our online permit application, click on the specific permit type below for application forms and details. Plan several weeks prior to the proposed start of your project to secure your permits.
- Land Resources
The Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS)...
- Land Resources
The Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS) Search and Reporting Application provides information about the POWTS installed in Washington County and a method for licensed plumbers to file pumping/inspection reports electronically.
The Wisconsin Fund is a program that provides grants to homeowners and small commercial businesses to help offset a portion of the cost for the repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of existing Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS).
PRIVATE ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS (POWTS) Domestic wastewater is defined as the type of wastewater normally discharged from plumbing facilities in private dwellings or commercial domestic establishments and includes sanitary, bath, laundry, dishwashing, garbage disposal and cleaning wastewaters.
The definition of a POWTS, a "large POWTS" and applicable regulatory procedures are based on the following general factors: type of wastewater; type of discharge into the environment; and; size of system ("large" vs. "small"). Type of wastewater. A POWTS is intended to treat domestic wastewater.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish uniform standards and criteria for the design, installation, inspection and management of a private onsite wastewater treatment system, POWTS, so that the system is safe and will protect public health and the waters of the state.
If the POWTS fails and cannot be repaired the following measures have been, or must be taken, to provide a code compliant replacement system: A suitable replacement area has been evaluated and may be utilized for the location of a replacement soil absorption system.
