Reason for Credential: A person who holds a credential issued by the department as a certified POWTS (Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System) inspector may inspect private onsite wastewater treatment systems, POWTS, for the purpose of administering and enforcing the provisions of chs. Comm 82 to 87, as an authorized representative of the department or a local governmental unit. Requirements of Credential: A person who inspects private onsite wastewater treatment systems as a certified POWTS inspector shall: - Maintain a record of the inspections made including the dates and the findings of the inspections; - Provide a copy of the inspection record to the private onsite wastewater treatment system owner or his or her agent; and - Make available to the department upon request inspection records. A person who holds the credential shall carry on his or her person the credential issued by the department while performing or conducting the activity or activities permitted under the credential.
