Membership Information

Membership Information

Why Be a WLWC member?

To be more profitable. To save time and money.

I. Timely information that affects your profitability.

Receive the WLWC newsletter each month with up-to-the-minute information on the DNR and the Department of Commerce. No other regular publication sends you updates on changes and proposed changes to the rules affecting pumpers.

II. Continuing education credits.

The WLWC conferences and continuing education seminars offer the credits you need to meet DNR and plumbers license requirements.

III. Conferences and trade shows.

Learn how to:

Price your services for maximum profit.
Save money on taxes.
Set aside enough money for retirement.
Collect on past-due accounts.
Hire the best employees.
Select the right equipment and trucks.
Save money on insurance.
Add to the services you offer.
Protect your employees’ health and safety.
Acquire the most cost-effective computer
hardware and software.

Experts in all of these fields are present at WLWC conferences.

Networking

Learn from your colleagues and competitors. Why not learn from those who are already successful? There are many opportunities at WLWC conferences and trade shows to network. Our conferences always include time for socializing.

Experienced and accomplished representation in the state Capitol.

WLWC’s lobbyists represent your interests. WLWC achieves legislative and regulatory reforms that save you time and money. WLWC’s lobbyist makes sure that government decisions take your needs into account. You will learn about legislative proposals and proposed DNR rule changes before they become law—while there is still time to take action.

Clout

WLWC serves its members by helping them run their businesses profitably, safely and lawfully. WLWC is strengthened with each new member. Your clout is increased when you join WLWC. Together much more can be accomplished than by any one company alone.

Invest in your future

WLWC membership is an investment in the future of your business. Dues are a small price to pay for active representation with the DNR, other state agencies and the legislature.

WLWCA Legislative Accomplishments

Blocked each county from creating its own septage disposal program.
Defeated a plan to allow publicly owned wastewater treatment plants to charge you 150% of their costs.
Passed a law requiring wastewater treatment plants to charge you only what it actually costs to treat septage.
Passed a law requiring wastewater treatment plants to accept septage between November 15 and April 15 if the plant can do so without exceeding design capacity.
Included liquid waste haulers in an exemption from spring weight restrictions.
Kept Groundwater Fund fees reasonable.
Monitored NR113 to be sure that it is fair and equitable.
Helped formulate EPA 503.
Passed mandatory certification of licensed pumpers.
Passed 1987 Wisconsin Act 174 regarding axle weight variances.
Passed a law providing septage pumpers a special exemption from seasonal weight limitations in emergencies.
Assured that the revision of Comm. 83 allowed certified pumpers to inspect private onsite wastewater treatment systems.