Septic Renovation Water Quality Initiative
Forecasted
Septic Renovation Water Quality Initiative supports local sponsors renovating failing septic systems in North Dakota to reduce pollution in surface water and groundwater.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Optional draft) | September 2027 (Final application)
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement-based funding; budgets may cover up to four years
Summary: Supports locally sponsored renovation of failing septic systems in North Dakota to reduce pollution in surface water and groundwater.
Key Information: Funding is implemented through local sponsors, not awarded directly to individuals.
Description
The Septic Renovation Water Quality Initiative is administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) through its nonpoint source pollution program. It supports renovation of failing septic systems in North Dakota using a targeted, practice-based approach to reducing pollution loading to surface water and groundwater. Water quality concerns addressed by the initiative include harmful algal blooms and bacterial contamination.
The initiative emphasizes practical renovation projects rather than research. Local sponsors organize implementation within defined project areas, identify qualifying septic systems, coordinate project partners, and administer rebate payments. Projects aligned with watershed-scale planning areas or priority areas identified through North Dakota’s nonpoint source pollution prioritization framework may receive priority consideration for funding.
