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Submittal requirements by project type

Public water system plan review

NR 811 COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM OPERATION AND DESIGN UPDATES: ch. NR 811, Wis. Adm. Code, is being revised with the primary objectives of correcting, clarifying and updating design and construction standards and addressing new technologies related to community drinking water systems. Learn more.

Common project document definitions/expectations:

Cover letters should provide a general description of the need for the project and proposed scope of work. Cover letters may address previous project approvals or prior work done that is associated with this project (i.e. well site investigations or pilot studies).

Engineering reports shall contain the assumptions made and factors used to determine the design and function of the waterworks improvements. The function and design improvements should be addressed as both the individual components and as they pertain to the waterworks operation as a whole. The engineering report shall, in all cases, indicate the basis of design (s. NR 811.09 (3) and (4), Wis. Adm. Code).

Engineering Report Requirements

Engineering reports may be submitted before or along with the project plans and specifications. Municipal systems seeking SDWLP financial assistance for a project shall submit an engineering report to the Department for review and approval no later than June 30 (s. NR 166.09, Wis. Adm. Code).

Worksheets (Forms) shall be included with all submittals when applicable worksheets are available by the department (s. 811.08(1), Wis. Adm. Code). The worksheets are intended to highlight important code requirements and to ensure a complete project submittal.

Detailed construction plans shall contain appropriate plan and profile views, elevations, sections and supplemental views which together with the specifications provide all necessary information for construction of the improvements (s. NR. 811.09 (1), Wis. Adm. Code). The maximum plan size should be 24” x 36” and all plans shall be drawn to a suitable scale not smaller than one inch equaling 40 feet for detailed plans and not smaller than one inch equaling 100 feet for general plans (s. NR 108.04(2)(f), Wis. Adm. Code).

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Specifications shall provide complete, detailed material and construction specifications for all phases of the proposed project. Specifications shall contain a program for continuing existing water system operations and erosion control during facility improvement projects. (NR 811.09 (2), Wis. Adm. Code).

Water mains

Distribution system water mains*

Transmission water mains**

* For distribution water mains, checklists satisfy the engineering report requirements of s. NR 811.09, Wis. Adm. Code.

** Transmission mains are water mains used to convey raw or finished water in generally one direction and do not have residential service connections. Transmission mains should however have hydrants for flushing and shut off valves for isolation. Transmission main submittals must include an engineering report meeting the requirements of the engineering report section.

Storage/pressure facilities

Paintings, mixers or minor modifications*

  • Water System Approval Request Form 3300-260
  • Existing Storage Reservoir Repair/Rehabilitation Form 3300-319 
  • Plans or details (as appropriate)
  • Specifications

New construction or major modifications

Pressure tanks (hydropneumatic, surge or bladder)

Pressure booster stations

Water storage facility inspection

* Note: Complete submittal contents satisfy the engineering report requirements of s. NR 811.09, Wis. Adm. Code.

Water treatment

Note: In accordance with s. NR 811.40 (1)(L), Wis. Adm. Code, protections are required to ensure incompatible chemicals are not stored in common areas. A matrix of common drinking water chemicals that should not be stored together can be found by reviewing the Chemical Compatibility and Storage Matrix.

New facility, treatment process or upgrade

  • Water System Approval Request Form 3300-260
  • Cover letter
  • Engineering Report - see Engineering Report Requirements
  • Pilot Study Results (see Pilot Study requirements below)
  • Water Treatment Plant Building Station Submittal Checklist Form 3300-304
  • Water System Project Ion Exchange (NaCl Regeneration) Submittal Checklist Form 3300-263 (if applicable)
  • Chemical analyses of the water to be treated (IOC, SOC, VOC and Radium)
  • Chemical Addition or Chemical Feed Equipment - see requirements if applicable
  • Plans
  • Specifications

Chemical addition and chemical feed equipment

  • Water System Approval Request Form 3300-260
  • Cover letter
  • Chemical Feeder Submittal Checklist Form 3300-227
  • Equipment and chemical cut sheets
  • Chemical analyses of the water to be treated (IOC, SOC, VOC and Radium)
  • Substantiation of dosing and chemical blend for Corrosion Control Treatment and Sequestration Chemicals (Poly- and/or Ortho-Phosphates; Silica; pH adjustment)
  • Plans
  • Specifications

Pilot Study - s. NR 811.44

Wells and Pumps

Note: A Department approved Wellhead Protection Plan is required prior to placing a new well into service. For new well projects, please review the Test Well Submittal Fact Sheet.

Well site investigation report

New well construction

* Construction plans [s. NR 811.09(1)-(2)]:

  1. General plan showing the location of the well on the site, and any water or sewer infrastructure.
  2. Well site plan showing the property lines, contours and spot elevations (to determine drainage), surficial features, structures and other relevant data, locations of observation wells, monitoring wells, test wells, treatment or other wells.
  3. Detailed cross section showing the size and depths of drill holes and casings, depth of grout and geological formations to be penetrated.
  4. Building location, dimensions, profiles, elevations and details.

Well pumps or VFD Installations

  • Water System Approval Request Form 3300-260
  • Well Pump Submittal Checklist Form 3300-226
  • Equipment cut sheets and pump curves
  • Specifications

Pumphouse/pumping station

Rehabilitation

  • Letter requesting approval
  • Public Well Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Approval Request Form 3300-269

Wellhead Protection Plans

Buildings

New facility, treatment process or upgrade

  • Water System Approval Request Form 3300-260
  • Cover letter
  • Engineering Report - see Engineering Report Requirements
  • Pilot Study Results (see Pilot Study requirements under Water treatment tab)
  • Water Treatment Plant Building Station Submittal Checklist Form 3300-304
  • Water System Project Ion Exchange (NaCl Regeneration) Submittal Checklist Form 3300-263 (if applicable)
  • Chemical Addition or Chemical Feed Equipment - see requirements if applicable
  • Plans
  • Specifications

Pumphouse/pumping station

Pressure booster stations

All forms

Form number Form title
Form 3300-260 Water System Approval Request
Form 3300-044 Public Well Approval Submittal Request
Form 3300-066 Water Main Submittal Checklist
Form 3300-226 Well Pump Submittal Checklist
Form 3300-227 Chemical Feeder Submittal Checklist
Form 3300-248 Water Storage Facility Inspection Report
Form 3300-262 Elevated Storage Tank/Standpipe Submittal Checklist
Form 3300-263 Water System Project Ion Exchange (NaCl Regeneration) Submittal Checklist
Form 3300-269 Public Well Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Approval Request
Form 3300-272 Wellhead Protection Plan Review Checklist
Form 3300-296 Pump Discharge Line Submittal Checklist
Form 3300-299 Pressure Tank Submittal Checklist
Form 3300-303 Ground Reservoir Submittal Checklist
Form 3300-304 Pumping Stations, Pumphouses and Treatment Plant Buildings Submittal Checklist
Form 3300-318 Booster Station Submittal Checklist