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Private Wells


The City of Waukesha passed Ordinance Section 13.075 in order to prevent contamination of ground water and to protect public health, safety, and welfare of those who choose to continue to draw drinking water from their private wells.

Our Private Well Fact Sheet explains what is required of those who use private wells.

Sample of a Well Operations Permit

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