This chapter applies to actions taken by the department under ch. 292, Stats., to provide temporary emergency water supplies to an affected party with a "contaminated well" or "contaminated private water supply" impacted by environmental pollution from a site or facility subject to s. 292.31, Stats., or impacted by a discharge of a hazardous substance subject to s. 292.11, Stats. This chapter also applies to certain situations where the department provides potable water in accordance with the provisions set out in s. 281.77, Stats.
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 738.02
Section 281.77, Stats., as implemented under ch. NR 123, provides for reimbursement from the well compensation fund for eligible costs associated with replacement of a private water supply impacted by contamination caused by an approved facility, as defined in s. 289.01(3), Stats.