Are there any funds or grants available to help pay for replacing my failed system?
There is a Private Sewage System Replacement or Rehabilitation Grant Program, the Wisconsin Fund, that may help pay for a portion of the costs. To be eligible for the program the following conditions must be met:
  • The house or small commercial establishment served and the system being replaced must have been in place and in use by July 1, 1978.
  • The county must have issued a violation correction order compelling the replacement of the system.
  • The house must be owner occupied (it cannot be a rental property). A small commercial establishment must be operated by the owner.
  • For a residence the maximum household income cannot exceed $45,000. The gross revenue for a small commercial establishment cannot exceed $362,500 and the daily wastewater flow must be less than 5,000 gallons per day.
The maximum grant available varies with the size and type of system being installed to meet the minimum code requirements.

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3. Is a septic evaluation required to sell my property?
4. Is maintenance required on my septic system?
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6. What can I plant or place over my septic system?
7. What do I need to do if I have a failing system that must be replaced?