Soil Tester

Exam

State exam

Education

Not reported

Experience

Experience

Background check

None

Reason for Credential: Pursuant to s. 145.045, Stats., no person may conduct soil evaluations relative to the discharge or disposal of liquid domestic wastes into the soil unless the person holds a credential issued by the department as a certified soil tester. Requirements of Credential: A certified soil tester who, as either an employee of a local governmental unit or under contract to a local governmental unit, is responsible for administering regulations governing private onsite wastewater treatment systems may not provide soil evaluations relative to the design, installation or maintenance of private onsite wastewater treatment systems within the boundaries of the local governmental unit. 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.