Well Sealing Cost-Share Program Offers Up to 75% Reimbursement
Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County is partnering with the Miami Conservancy District to offer Montgomery County residents a cost-share program for the sealing of abandoned water wells. Through this pilot project, eligible applicants can be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost to seal an unused well on their property.
Abandoned wells present a significant risk for pollution of drinking water, and can be a safety hazard to children and pets. Many wells taken out of service have not been properly sealed. This program offers property owners a chance to remove this liability at minimal cost.
• The initial application is free and does not obligate the applicant to participate.
• More than one well on a property may be considered for funding by the program.
• Owners will hire a registered Private Water Systems Contractor of their choice to perform the work.
• Work will be performed under a sealing permit and will be inspected for proper completion.
• After the work is completed the owner will be reimbursed in an amount up to 75% of the paid sealing cost.
• Reimbursement amounts are subject to a ceiling for typical wells, but reimbursement amount above the ceiling can be considered if a well is exceptionally deep or large in diameter.
The program is now taking applications for 2012, but funds are limited. Early application will improve the chances for approval. For more information or to get an application, call 225-4428 or visit www.phdmc.org and enter “well sealing” in the search window. The program is funded by the Miami Conservancy District, and is administered by Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County.
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