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  5. Non-Storm Water Permits

Non-Storm Water Permits

We issue non-storm wastewater discharge permits to prevent pollution.

To prevent pollution, Public Health Madison & Dane County is responsible for monitoring non-storm water (wastewater) going into the City of Madison storm sewer system, lakes, streams and ground surface under Ordinance 7.47. of the Madison General Ordinances.

A permit is needed to discharge any non-storm wastewater. You should complete an application if you are:

  • A new (first time permit) discharger
  • A permit holder making changes from the previous information application

Getting a Discharge Permit

  1. Fill out an application

    Your application, based upon best available information, describes the location, source and description of the wastewater discharge.

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  2. Send your application to us

    Send your completed information application with a $75 initial application fee* (check made out to City Treasurer) to:

    Public Health Madison & Dane County
    Attn: Discharge Permit
    210 MLK Jr. Blvd, Rm 507
    Madison, WI 53703

    *This Initial Application Fee ($75) is a non-refundable fee is paid once for each permit and covers application handling and inspections.

  3. Take next steps once your application is approved

    Upon approval of the application by Public Health Madison & Dane County and the City of Madison Engineering Division, you will receive further instructions.

    If you have any questions, contact Environmental Protection, or call (608) 243-0351.

    Annual Discharge Permit Fee

    This annual fee, based on the annual volume of wastewater discharge, covers the cost of monitoring the wastewater quality and is payable after the application is approved.  Permit year begins July 1st.

Licensing & Permits

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    • Non-Storm Water Permits
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    • Sanitary Permit (for private septic systems)
    • Well Location Permits

Contact Us

  • 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
    Room 507
    Madison, WI 53703
  • Phone: (608) 266-4821
  • Fax: (608) 266-4858
  • Email: health@publichealthmdc.com
  • Español: (608) 243-0380
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  • Main Phone: (608) 266-4821
  • Environmental Health Phone:
    (608) 242-6515
  • Fax: (608) 266-4858
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Healthy People. Healthy Places.

Public Health Services are available to all residents and visitors of Madison and Dane County. Citizenship is not a requirement. We provide services regardless of a person's race, color, gender/gender expression, ability, religion, sexual orientation or place of birth/place of residence.

Our Mission


Working with the community to enhance, protect, and promote the health of the environment and the well being of all people.


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