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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.

To become a certified Grade T master operator, an individual must pass the Septage-Septage Master Operator Grade T exam. Note: A person does not need to be or have been an operator-in-training (OIT) to take this exam.

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Wisconsin Statutes dictate that a sanitary permit is required to , repair or alter a private sewage system. The Sanitary Permit Application must be completed by a licensed master plumber. This plumber is also responsible for the installation of the system.

Wisconsin State Code requires at minimum the septic tank to be pumped when the combined sludge and scum layer is equal or greater than 1/3 the tanks liquid level. Wood County PSSO #702, requires all septic systems to be inspected at least every 3 years.

If you are considering putting in a septic system, the cost ranges from $3,600 to $10,000 with an average cost for septic tank installation is $6,300. Although less common for average homeowners, specialized systems on the high end may cost upwards of $20,000.

The three main types of septic systems are holding tanks and conventional and mound systems. The type of systems installed will be determined by conducting a soil test by a Wisconsin certified soil tester. Only Wisconsin licensed plumbers may or repair a septic system.

A holding tank may need to be pumped every 30 to 90 days depending on how much waste is generated and the size of the tank. As an example, a family of 4 could probably expect to have a 4000-gallon holding tank pumped anywhere from every 4 to 6 weeks.