Septic
Soil Absorption System
- 5 feet from any lot line
- 10 feet from any water service or any building
- 15 feet from any swimming pool or any building
- 50 feet from any well, reservoir or from the ordinary high-water mark of any lake, stream or other navigable water
Septic/Holding Tank Setbacks
- 2 feet from any lot line
- 5 feet from any building or water service
- 25 feet from any well
- 10 feet from the ordinary high-water mark of any lake, stream or other water course
Note: Holding tanks shall be no further than 25 feet from a service access.
| Minimum Tank Sizing Requirements | ||
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Number of Bedrooms
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Septic Tank Size (Gallons)
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Holding Tank Size (Gallons)
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1
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313
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2,000
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2
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626
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2,000
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3
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940
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2,000
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4
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1,253
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2,500
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5
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1,566
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3,000
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6
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1,877
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3,500
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9
1
2
2
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Requirements Issue of Land Use Permit
Learn more about the guidelines for the issue of Land Use Permit in the County.
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Plumbing Requirements
The disposal of domestic wastes in any area not served by public sewers must be in accordance with State Department of Safety and Professionals Department.
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Privy Construction
View the recommendations and restrictions for privy building and locations.
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Wisconsin Fund Program
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