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Wisconsin's POWTS (Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System) requirements affect property sales because:

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B) Properties with septic systems must have a POWTS inspection, and failing systems may need replacement before or after sale

Wisconsin regulates private septic systems under its POWTS program (SPS 383). Many rural Wisconsin properties rely on septic systems that must be inspected. Non-compliant systems can be costly to replace.

Answer Options
A
POWTS are not regulated
B
Properties with septic systems must have a POWTS inspection, and failing systems may need replacement before or after sale
C
Only homes built before 1960 are affected
D
Municipal sewer is always available

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Related Topics:

SPS 383septic system inspectionDSPScounty sanitary codesgroundwater protection

Key Terms:

POWTSseptic systemSPS 383DSPSprivate onsite wastewaterinspection

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