Septic Renovation Water Quality Initiative
The Septic Renovation Water Quality Initiative funds local projects in North Dakota to scientifically address water pollution by upgrading failing septic systems, led by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (optional draft for DEQ review) | September 30, 2026 (final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: No fixed amount; project budgets vary—see guidelines for details. Typical project duration is up to 4 years.
Summary: Supports local projects in North Dakota to improve water quality by renovating failing septic systems and reducing nonpoint source pollution.
Key Information: Funding is awarded only to local sponsors (not individuals); contact DEQ for budget and eligibility clarifications.
Description
This initiative, administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), provides funding to local project sponsors for the renovation or replacement of failing septic systems in targeted areas across North Dakota. The program aims to reduce nonpoint source pollution in surface and groundwater, addressing water quality challenges such as harmful algal blooms and bacterial contamination. Local sponsors—such as conservation districts, watershed groups, and local governments—collaborate with property owners and communities to implement projects that upgrade inadequate septic infrastructure, thereby improving overall water quality.
