Michelle Reinen and Michael Domke of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection join us again to talk about the most common complaints their department received last year. Then, we talk about how to maintain your septic system with Matthew Janzen of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Featured in this Episode
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Consumer protection: Top 10 consumer complaints of 2024
In 2024, landlord-tenant issues and telemarketers were among the top complaints that DATCP received from Wisconsin consumers. Our guests go over the top ten complaints of 2024. Plus, they’ll tell us which scams to watch out for this month.
Contact: DATCPHotline@wisconsin.gov​ or (800) 422-7128
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Taking care of your septic system
One in five U.S. households use individual septic systems or small community septic systems to treat wastewater. We talk with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services about how to maintain your septic system and what you should — and shouldn’t — pour down your drain.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Michelle Reinen Guest
- Michael Domke Guest
- Matthew A. Janzen Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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