Knox County Homeowners May Get Help Replacing Failing Septic Systems

Knox Public Health received $175,000 in Ohio EPA water pollution control funding to help property owners with failing septic systems.

How much money is available?

The county says the new funding may help with about seven to ten septic repairs or replacements. Some replacements can cost more than $30,000.

Who may qualify?

• You must be a Knox County property owner.
• The property must have a failing household sewage or septic system.
• Local officials said township trustees can help identify residents who may need the program.

How to apply

Contact Knox Public Health Environmental Health about the septic assistance program. The county said it handles the grant and administrative work to reduce the burden on residents.

Deadline or window

No final deadline was listed. The county said a waiting list exists and the new funds are available for the current program cycle.

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