Public utility wells

Public utility wells. Public utility wells. Sections NR 820.30 to 820.32 do not apply to proposed high capacity wells that are water supplies for public water systems operated by a public utility, as defined by s. 196.01 , Stats., engaged in supplying water to or for the public, if the department determines that there is no other reasonable alternative location for the well and includes in the approval conditions that ensure that the environmental impact of the well is balanced by the public benefit of the well related to public health and safety. Conditions of the approval for the well may include, but are not limited to, conditions as to location, depth, pumping capacity, rate of flow, and ultimate use.