NR 812.09(4)(z) (z) Any heat exchange drillhole within 400 feet of a municipal water supply well.

NR 812.09(4g) (4g) Advance notification. The property owner or authorized agent shall notify the department at least one working day prior to starting construction under any approval issued under this section. Notification shall be made in a manner specified by the department in the approval.

NR 812.09(4r) (4r) Approval expiration. If an approval is issued under this section, but construction or installation for which the approval was required has not commenced within 2 years of the approval date, the approval is void.

NR 812.09(5) (5) Approval verification. A well or heat exchange driller, well constructor, pump installer or contractor shall obtain a copy of the approval for any activity identified in sub. (4) prior to the initiation of any work on a well, heat exchange drillhole, pump installation or water system, and shall have a copy of the approval available on-site during construction or installation. When the department grants a verbal approval, the well or heat exchange driller, pump installer or contractor may initiate an activity before obtaining a written confirmation, provided that person complies with the conditions of the approval.

NR 812.09(6) (6) Permit verification. A well driller, well constructor, pump installer or contractor shall obtain required permits from counties authorized to administer this chapter under ch. NR 845.

NR 812.09(7) (7) Approval modification. If circumstances require modification of the original proposed project after the department grants an approval under this section, including modified location, drilling method, drilling depth, change in well casing depth, or number of heat exchange drillholes, the property owner or authorized agent shall obtain written approval of the modified plans from the department prior to starting construction.

NR 812.09(8) (8) Denial of operation. The department may deny or rescind approval for operation of an existing well requiring approval under sub. (4) if the well does not meet the construction requirements of subch. II.

NR 812.09 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1991, No. 421, eff. 2-1-91; am. (4) (intro.), (a) 1., (4) (l), (5) and (6); cr. (4) (u) and (v), Register, September, 1994, No. 465, eff. 10-1-94; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, September, 1994, No. 465; r. (4) (u), Register, September, 1996, No. 489, eff. 10-1-96; CR 00-111: cr. (4) (w), Register October 2001 No. 550, eff. 11-1-01; correction to (6) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., July 2002 No. 559; CR 13-096: am. (4) (intro.), (a) 5., (q), cr. (4) (x), (y), (z), am. (5), CR 13-099: am. (4) (a) 5., (L), (r) Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 10-1-14; 2015 Wis. Act 197 s. 44 Register April 2016 No. 724; CR 18-095: am. (1) to (3), (4) (intro.), (a) (intro.), 1., 2., 4., 5., cr. (4) (a) 6., am. (4) (b), (d), r. (4) (e), am. (4) (f), r. (4) (g), (h), (k), (L) (n), (o), (r), (t), cr. (4) (u), am. (4) (v), r. and recr. (4) (w), cr. (4g), (4r), am. (5), cr. (7), (8) Register June 2020 No. 774, eff. 7-1-20; correction in (4) (a) 1. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2020 No. 774.

NR 812.091 NR 812.091 Product and component approvals.

NR 812.091(1) (1) Use of product or component. No person may use a product or component for work conducted under this chapter that does not meet the requirements of this section.

NR 812.091(2) (2) Applicability. The following products or components used for work conducted under this chapter shall meet the standards specified in sub. (3) or be authorized under an approval issued by the department under sub. (4) prior to use:

NR 812.091(2)(a) (a) Drilling aids and additives.

NR 812.091(2)(b) (b) Grout and sealing materials.

NR 812.091(2)(c) (c) Filling and sealing materials.

NR 812.091(2)(d) (d) Well rehabilitation materials.

NR 812.091(2)(e) (e) Chemicals placed in a well or drillhole.

NR 812.091(2)(f) (f) Well head components including well caps and well seals.

NR 812.091(2)(g) (g) Pitless adapters, pitless units, above ground discharge units, and any treatment equipment to be installed directly in or on a well.

NR 812.091(3) (3) No prior approval required. The following products or components may be used for work conducted under this chapter without prior department approval, provided the manufacturer’s instructions are consistent with all of the following requirements:

NR 812.091(3)(a) (a) Drinking water treatment chemicals, including miscellaneous water supply products, that are certified for compliance with NSF/ANSI Standard 60, provided all of the following additional requirements are met:

NR 812.091(3)(a)1. 1. The manufacturer submits a copy of the NSF certification to the department.

NR 812.091(3)(a)2. 2. The instructions for use on the product container are consistent with the conditions of the certification.

NR 812.091(3)(a)3. 3. The product is not intended to be left in the water system longer than 48 hours.

NR 812.091(3)(a)4. 4. The manufacturer notifies the department if the certification is updated or rescinded.

NR 812.091(3)(b) (b) Drinking water system components in contact with potable water that are certified for compliance with NSF/ANSI Standard 61.

NR 812.091(3)(c) (c) Water treatment devices installed in a water system that have a plumbing product approval in accordance with chs. SPS 382 and 384.

NR 812.091(4) (4) Department approval required. If a product or component does not meet the requirements under par. (3), a manufacturer is required to obtain the department’s approval of the product or component before a well driller, heat exchange driller or pump installer may use the product or component for work conducted under this chapter.

NR 812.091(5) (5) Application for approval. For any product or component not authorized under sub. (3), the manufacturer shall apply for and obtain a written approval from the department. The manufacturer shall apply on a form or in a manner specified by the department. Applications shall include information regarding the manufacturer’s name, address, and contact person for the product or component, and a description of the product or component and the manufacturer’s instructions. The department may request all information necessary to evaluate the chemical makeup and impacts to drinking water, groundwater and public health and safety.

NR 812.091(6) (6) Criteria for department approval. The department shall ensure the protection of public safety, safe drinking water, and groundwater in review and approval of each application submitted under sub. (5). When deemed necessary and appropriate for the protection of public safety, safe drinking water, and the groundwater resource, the department may impose more stringent conditions on the use of a product or component than the manufacturer’s instructions. In addition, the department shall apply the following criteria: