The Chippewa County Private Sewage System Ordinance is administered county wide. The purpose of the ordinance is to promote and protect public health, safety and the environment by assuring the proper siting, design, installation, inspection and management of private sewage systems.

All structures or premises in the county that are permanently or intermittently intended for human habitation or occupancy, which are not served by a public sewer and have running water plumbed into the structure, are required to have a system for holding or treatment and dispersal of sewage and wastewater.

List of Plumbers/Soil Testers [PDF] - If a plumber or soil tester would like to be added to the list, please contact our office at (715) 726-7940.

POWTS Maintenance

Since 1985, Chippewa County has required mandatory maintenance or pumping of tanks for all private sewage systems. Proper maintenance and use of a private sewage system can help increase its life expectancy.

POWTS Maintenance/Pumping Reporting and Proper Use

EPA Septic Maintenance Guide

Chippewa Valley Septic Pumpers & Septic System Inspectors

POWTS Maintenance - Online Reporting Instructions

GCS Web Portal - Online Reporting Instructions

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