At least a dozen cesspools will be retrofitted as modern septic tanks in Gila County, Arizona, thanks to a newly launched Cesspool Remediation Project, reported the Gila Herald. Project partners include Gila County, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. The initiative aims to replace cesspools and aging septic systems on private property with modern septic systems. The remediation project is funded by a 100% forgivable WIFA loan of $250,000 to Gila County.
South Dakota
Property owners in South Dakota may be eligible for FEMA assistance after severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding damaged private wells and septic systems from June 16 to July 8, 2024. According to a FEMA press release, South Dakotans in Davison, Lincoln, Turner and Union counties may be eligible for assistance. They can apply for funding to cover septic system repairs or replacement and also for the cost of a licensed technician to inspect their system and prepare an estimate.
New York
The Lake George Association is providing up to $10,000 to qualified homeowners to upgrade their septic systems to meet local wastewater regulations, the Post-Star reported. Grants are available to residents with failing septic systems in the Lake George Park Commission Wastewater Inspection Program area in New York. Based on financial need, the grants are awarded as reimbursement after a new septic system is installed. The grants cover construction costs, but they do not cover nonconstruction costs or engineering fees.
Rhode Island
Chepachet Village in Rhode Island launched its Septic Improvement Program on Sept. 25 with a community information meeting, reported Northern Rhode Island News’ NRI Now. Backed by $765,000 in grant funding from local, state and federal sources, the program will assist property owners complete septic upgrades. In addition to providing financial assistance, the Septic Improvement Program will provide technical assistance to property owners.
Alabama
The initiative to install more septic tanks in Lowndes County, Alabama, is slated to receive $1.16 million more in funding, reported the Alabama Political Reporter. The state’s Joint Contract Review Committee approved the funding proposal, bringing the total for the septic installation program to $3.5 million. The Alabama Department of Public Health is contracting with the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program to carry out the installations.
Oregon
The Eugene Water and Electric Board in Oregon extended its deadline for residents to apply for grants to repair and replace septic systems in the McKenzie River watershed. The grants are specifically targeted for systems that sustained damage in the Holiday Farm Fire.
KEZI News reported the septic replacement program has $1 million of federal funds available. EWEB will accept applications until the end of the year. Depending on their income and type of septic system, residents may be eligible for up to $35,000.
EWEB is partnering with Lane County and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Onsite Financial Aid Program to support the program. Both of these organizations received federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, now reserved for septic upgrades in the McKenzie River watershed.
