Septic maintenance can be costly, but is important for protecting water quality and your wallet in the long run. To make it more affordable, 50% reimbursement (up to $200 / septic system) is available for septic inspection and pumping. The program encourages and assists residents to maintain their septic systems to prevent pollution of surface waters in the Flathead Basin.
Eligibility
This funding is available through a federal grant from the EPA Clean Water Act, Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Program, awarded to the Montana Association of Conservation Districts (MACD). MACD is partnering with local conservation districts, county health departments, and Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to offer this program in the Flathead Basin. Eligibility is determined based on age, condition, and location of your septic system as well as proximity to surface water. To be eligible for this program, you must…
- Reside in Lake County or Flathead County
- Have a septic system in need of pumping (has not been pumped in 3 or more years)
- Be in close proximity to surface water (500 feet or less)
Interested in applying?
Submit applications, questions and inquiries to:
Caroline McDonald, Conservation Coordinator
flatheadsepticprogram@macdnet.org | 406-676-2811 x102
Lake County Conservation District
64352 US Highway 93, Ronan, MT 59864
The applicant will be notified of their application approval or denial within 2 weeks of submission. Following a completed septic pumping and inspection, a receipt from the Septic Pumping Contractor/Entity as well as a complete Septic Reporting Form must be submitted in order to receive reimbursement.
Click the links to download the list of certified contractors and reporting form.
Thank you for helping protect Montana’s treasured waters!
