Sanitation Information
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225 N Beaumont Rd Rm 233, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
zoning@crawfordcountywi.org; 608-326-0294; M-F 8a - 430p |
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PERMITS MUST BE SECURED PRIOR TO COMMENCING CONSTRUCTION OR SITE ACTIVITY OF ANY KIND! (Penalties apply!)
Residential construction, habitation, occupancy, etc. is required to comply with basic State sanitary regulations.
A private onsite wastewater treatment system (POWTS, septic) is required if:
- water is supplied to a habitable structure OR
- plumbing OR fixtures are present in a structure (water closets, sinks, baths/showers, laundry facilities, piping (supply/drain), etc.)
POWTS ORDINANCE - Chapter 15 (applies to all unsewered property)
GENERAL PROCESS - soil test, design, State plan submittal, permit application (by plumber), review/issuance, construction/inspection
- start with soil tester or plumber of choice - ask for referrals
Residential construction, habitation, occupancy, etc. is required to comply with basic State sanitary regulations.
A private onsite wastewater treatment system (POWTS, septic) is required if:
- water is supplied to a habitable structure OR
- plumbing OR fixtures are present in a structure (water closets, sinks, baths/showers, laundry facilities, piping (supply/drain), etc.)
POWTS ORDINANCE - Chapter 15 (applies to all unsewered property)
GENERAL PROCESS - soil test, design, State plan submittal, permit application (by plumber), review/issuance, construction/inspection
- start with soil tester or plumber of choice - ask for referrals
POWTS MAINTENANCE & SERVICING REPORT
ALL POWTS must be evaluated at least once every 3 years by a WI licensed:
DNR certified septage servicing operator (pumper) OR journeyman/master plumber OR POWTS inspector/maintainer (see list above)
SERVICING (pumping) must be performed by a WI DNR certified septage servicing operator (pumper).
Septic tanks must be serviced at least when sludge & scum occupies 1/3 of the tank volume.
Holding tanks must be serviced at least when the wastewater reaches a level of one foot below the inlet.
POWTS not maintained in accordance with SPS 383.54 shall be considered a human health hazard.
ALL POWTS must be evaluated at least once every 3 years by a WI licensed:
DNR certified septage servicing operator (pumper) OR journeyman/master plumber OR POWTS inspector/maintainer (see list above)
SERVICING (pumping) must be performed by a WI DNR certified septage servicing operator (pumper).
Septic tanks must be serviced at least when sludge & scum occupies 1/3 of the tank volume.
Holding tanks must be serviced at least when the wastewater reaches a level of one foot below the inlet.
POWTS not maintained in accordance with SPS 383.54 shall be considered a human health hazard.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - appointments must be made in advance
(^click for summary of programs^) - click title of each below for eligibility guidelines & additional info
(^click for summary of programs^) - click title of each below for eligibility guidelines & additional info
Wisconsin Fund - Up to $7,000 GRANT - HURRY, ends January 2020!!
Soil Test & Sanitary Permit required for application Contact this Department (Crawford County Sanitation) |
Additional Resources:
Property Legal Descriptions - Assessment/Tax Records - search by full/partial street name/number, owner last name, etc.
WI DSPS POWTS -
Homepage - State department & info source for all things POWTS
SBD-6398 - Sanitary Permit Application (plumber submits) - required for new POWTS & BUILDING PERMITS
SBD-8330 - Soil and Site Evaluation Report
Plan Review - specifies systems that require State plan approval & provides submission info - also, at bottom of page:
Standard Plan Pages - FREE, standardized, professional - decrease design & review time!!
WI Admin Code - regulatory information - "State Plumbing Code"
SPS 380-387 - definitions/standards, plumbing, POWTS, products, soil & site evaluations, etc.
SPS 391 - non-plumbing sanitation systems (composting/incinerating toilets, pit/vault privy (outhouse))
Property Legal Descriptions - Assessment/Tax Records - search by full/partial street name/number, owner last name, etc.
WI DSPS POWTS -
Homepage - State department & info source for all things POWTS
SBD-6398 - Sanitary Permit Application (plumber submits) - required for new POWTS & BUILDING PERMITS
SBD-8330 - Soil and Site Evaluation Report
Plan Review - specifies systems that require State plan approval & provides submission info - also, at bottom of page:
Standard Plan Pages - FREE, standardized, professional - decrease design & review time!!
WI Admin Code - regulatory information - "State Plumbing Code"
SPS 380-387 - definitions/standards, plumbing, POWTS, products, soil & site evaluations, etc.
SPS 391 - non-plumbing sanitation systems (composting/incinerating toilets, pit/vault privy (outhouse))
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