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Storm water post-construction technical standards

STORM WATER TECHNICAL STANDARDS, MODELS AND BMPS

Storm water construction technical standards are documents that specify the minimum requirements needed to plan, design, install and maintain a wide array of conservation practices aimed at preserving the land and water resources of Wisconsin during construction. They are based on current research, field experience, the best available technology, and are a primary component to many federal, state and local conservation programs.

The DNR has approved the technical standards listed below as adequate and effective to implement the performance standards of subch. III of ch. NR 151 for erosion/sediment control or storm water management after construction is complete.

Note: See the Errata notes at the end of the table for updates to the standards.

Post-construction standards Number Effective date
Bioretention for infiltration [PDF]
1004
Oct-14
Compost [PDF]
S100
Oct-17
Infiltration basin [PDF]
1003
Oct-04
Infiltration trench [PDF]
1007
May-12
Permeable pavement [ PDF] Tech note [PDF]
1008
Jun-21
Proprietary storm water filtration devices [PDF]
Tech note [PDF]
Filter efficiency adjustment spreadsheet [XLSX]
1010
Sep-20
Proprietary storm water sedimentation devices [PDF]
1006
Apr-09
Rain Garden [PDF]
1009
Sep-18
Site evaluation for stormwater infiltration [PDF]
1002
Dec-22
Vegetated swale [PDF]
1005
Dec-17
Wet detention pond Part 1 [PDF], Part 2 [PDF]
1001
Oct-07
Errata and notes
  • Process to assess and model grass swales (TSS reduction) (Nov-10) [PDF]
  • Internally drained area (Apr-09) [PDF]

Important Information: Under s. SPS 382.20, Wis. Adm. Code, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) regulates plumbing installations associated with post-construction storm water treatment practices and systems such as bioretention systems, infiltration systems, storm water inlets, roof drains, and projects involving 16 or more plumbing fixtures. For post-construction storm water treatment practices and systems, the DNR does not review conveyance or subsurface plumbing for compliance with DSPS requirements. Landowners requiring coverage under the DNR construction site storm water permit must also coordinate with DSPS on the plumbing requirements for post-construction storm water management practices and systems.

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