ATCP 79.14(1)(a)(a) The water system used to supply water to the campground may be a public water system or a private water system.

ATCP 79.14(1)(b)(b) The water system used to supply water to the campground shall be located within the campground and the operation, construction, installation, materials, and maintenance, shall comply with ch. NR 812 as enforced by the department of natural resources.

ATCP 79.14(2)(2) Potable water supply.

ATCP 79.14(2)(a)(a) A campground shall be supplied with potable water that meets the drinking water standards in ch. NR 809.

ATCP 79.14(2)(b)(b) The operator shall provide a copy of the water system bacteriological analysis for total coliform report to the department or its agent for each water system, public or private, that supplies water to the campground. If the campground operates seasonally, the operator shall provide the report to the department or its agent before the season begins. If the campground is operated year round, the operator shall provide the report to the department or its agent annually.

ATCP 79.14 NoteNote: Public water systems may require additional water testing as required by the department of natural resources in ch. NR 809.

ATCP 79.14(2)(c)1.1. The operator shall discontinue use of a public or private water system used to supply water to the campground, whenever the potable water from the system does not meet bacteriologically safe drinking water standards in ch. NR 809.

ATCP 79.14(2)(c)2.2. If the operator discontinues use of the campground’s water system, the operator shall supply potable water to the campground from a source and in a manner approved by the department until the operator submits documentation to the department or its agent that the water supplied by the water system meets the bacteriologically safe drinking water standards in ch. NR 809.

ATCP 79.14 NoteNote: Bottles for collection of water samples may be obtained by writing to the State Laboratory of Hygiene, 2601 Agriculture Drive, Madison, WI 53708 or by calling 800-442-4618. Use of any private or public certified laboratory is acceptable to satisfy the requirement.

ATCP 79.14(3)(3) Stand alone outlets. The operator shall provide a stand-alone outlet that supplies potable water under pressure within 400 feet walking distance from each campsite. No stand-alone outlet for potable water may be located fewer than 50 feet from the outside edge of a sanitary dump station apron unless an alternative is approved by the department under s. ATCP 79.02 (2). For campgrounds or campsites constructed before September 1, 1992, the water supply outlets shall meet the requirements by the rules in effect when the plans and specifications were approved.

ATCP 79.14(4)(4) Water service connections.

ATCP 79.14(4)(a)(a) The plumbing system for the water service and water distribution system for a toilet building, shower building, privately owned camping unit, or operator-provided camping unit shall comply with chs. SPS 382 and 384 as enforced by the department of safety and professional services.

ATCP 79.14 HistoryHistory: CR 15-001: cr. Register October 2015 No. 718, eff. 2-1-16; renum. from DHS 178.14 Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726.

ATCP 79.15(1)(1) POWTS.

ATCP 79.15(1)(a)(a) POWTS as an alternative to public sewer. If a public sewer is not available to the campground, the operator may use a POWTS to handle sewage and domestic wastewater for the campground. The location, design, construction, and operation of a POWTS shall comply with chs. SPS 382 to 385.

ATCP 79.15 NoteNote: The department of safety and professional services or its designated agent under s. SPS 383.22 requires plan review and approval for installation, construction, replacement or addition to a POWTS before installation, construction or modification occurs. Local jurisdictions may require additional approvals.

ATCP 79.15(1)(b)(b) POWTS failure. Any structure, campsite, or fixture served by a failed POWTS may not be used until any one of the following conditions is met:

ATCP 79.15(1)(b)1.1. The operator provides documentation to the department or its agent that the POWTS is in compliance with chs. SPS 382 to 385.

ATCP 79.15(1)(b)2.2. The operator has received approval of a plan for repair, remediation, or replacement of the POWTS from the department of safety and professional services or its designated agent and approval of a plan for wastewater removal and management if the operator intends to operate the POWTS until the POWTS has been fully repaired, remediated, or replaced with a POWT that is in compliance with chs. SPS 382 to 385.

ATCP 79.15 NoteNote: Pursuant to s. 145.245 (4), Stats., a failing private on-site wastewater treatment system is one which causes or results in any of the following conditions:

ATCP 79.15 Note(b) The introduction of sewage into zones of saturation which adversely affects the operation of a private on-site wastewater treatment system.