EXAMINATION DOCUMENT 2026/2027
Wisconsin Septage Master Operator Grade
L - Wisconsin Regulations, WDNR Codes
NR 113, 114, 110 & Licensing
WI-SMOL Grade L Exam 1 - Wisconsin Regulations, WDNR Codes NR 113,
114, 110 & Licensing
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS - Exam 1:
Wisconsin Regulations, WDNR Codes NR
113, 114, 110 & Licensing
Section A (Q1-Q42)
Section B (Q43-Q84)
Section C (Q85-Q126)
Section D (Q127-Q168)
Section E (Q169-Q210)
Answer Key
, 1. [WI-SMOL-E1-Q1] Badger Septage Services operating at 500 S 7th St, La Crosse, WI 54601
in 2024 handles 2783 gallons of septage with 20 mg/L nitrogen. Regarding Setbacks and
prohibitions, what does Wisconsin code require?
A. Per Setbacks and prohibitions: WDNR requires compliance with NR 113/114 – 2783 gal load must meet 20 ft
setback/application limits with Grade L master supervision.
B. DOT placard not needed for septage – required for bulk waste transport.
C. No manifest needed under 2783 gallons – manifest required for all loads in Wisconsin.
D. Records kept 1 year only – WDNR requires 5-year retention.
Rationale: Correct A. For Wisconsin Septage Master Operator Grade L, Setbacks and prohibitions under NR
113/114 governs. Example Badger Septage Services scenario with 2783 gallons and 20 mg/L: Wisconsin
requires certified Grade L operator, proper manifest, setbacks, seasonal restrictions, 5-year logs. Why others
wrong: Manifest always required, frozen ground application prohibited, Grade L cannot be substituted by Grade
T, records 5 years not 1, soil eval required, DOT placarding required. This reflects 2026/2027 WDNR update.
2. [WI-SMOL-E1-Q2] Badger Septage Services operating at 800 Main St, Green Bay, WI 54301
in 2024 handles 529 gallons of septage with 94 mg/L nitrogen. Regarding Violations and
enforcement, what does Wisconsin code require?
A. Per Violations and enforcement: WDNR requires compliance with NR 113/114 – 529 gal load must meet 94
ft setback/application limits with Grade L master supervision.
B. Apply on frozen ground if under 94 acres – prohibited when frozen/snow-covered.
C. Grade T operator may supervise Grade L site – Grade L requires Grade L certified operator.
D. Land apply without soil test for 529 gal – soil evaluation required for new sites.
Rationale: Correct A. For Wisconsin Septage Master Operator Grade L, Violations and enforcement under NR
113/114 governs. Example Badger Septage Services scenario with 529 gallons and 94 mg/L: Wisconsin
requires certified Grade L operator, proper manifest, setbacks, seasonal restrictions, 5-year logs. Why others
wrong: Manifest always required, frozen ground application prohibited, Grade L cannot be substituted by Grade
T, records 5 years not 1, soil eval required, DOT placarding required. This reflects 2026/2027 WDNR update.
3. [WI-SMOL-E1-Q3] Dairyland Septage operating at 1500 N 3rd St, Superior, WI 54880 in 2026
handles 1633 gallons of septage with 130 mg/L nitrogen. Regarding Violations and
enforcement, what does Wisconsin code require?
A. Records kept 1 year only – WDNR requires 5-year retention.
B. Per Violations and enforcement: WDNR requires compliance with NR 113/114 – 1633 gal load must meet
130 ft setback/application limits with Grade L master supervision.
C. DOT placard not needed for septage – required for bulk waste transport.
D. Apply on frozen ground if under 130 acres – prohibited when frozen/snow-covered.
Rationale: Correct B. For Wisconsin Septage Master Operator Grade L, Violations and enforcement under NR
113/114 governs. Example Dairyland Septage scenario with 1633 gallons and 130 mg/L: Wisconsin requires
certified Grade L operator, proper manifest, setbacks, seasonal restrictions, 5-year logs. Why others wrong:
Manifest always required, frozen ground application prohibited, Grade L cannot be substituted by Grade T,
records 5 years not 1, soil eval required, DOT placarding required. This reflects 2026/2027 WDNR update.
4. [WI-SMOL-E1-Q4] Fox Valley Septage operating at 1500 N 3rd St, Superior, WI 54880 in 2026
handles 796 gallons of septage with 87 mg/L nitrogen. Regarding Insurance and financial
responsibility, what does Wisconsin code require?