Grants to protect freshwater resources
The Wayne County Water Quality Coordinating Committee, WQCC is currently administering a grant program for the protection of local freshwater resources.
Categories that are available for funding:
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Septic systems: Up to $1000 reimbursement towards repairing private failing onsite waste water systems to low-income and median- income households where the system is within 200 feet of a priority waterbody. Verification of income status is required and all information is confidential.
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Public septic system maintenance: Up to $2500 reimbursement towards repairing and updating public access onsite waste water systems where the system is within 200 feet of a priority waterbody. All projects must be located on publicly owned land.
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Marine Pump-outs: Up to $2500 reimbursement to establish, repair or upgrade marine pump-out facilities on navigable waterways. Priority will be given to those waterbodies currently lacking such facilities. All facilities must be open to the public.
Grants will be awarded on a reimbursement basis only.
Applications are available at the Wayne County
Soil & Water Conservation Office, 10 Leach Road, Lyons 14489. 946.4136.
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