Septic Maintenance Financial Assistance

The Piedmont Soil & Water Conservation District is offering financial assistance for septic maintenance and repairs to residents of the following watersheds:

  • Flat, Nibbs, Deep, and West Creek watersheds located in Amelia and Nottoway Counties. Click here to see a map of the watersheds.
  • Spring Creek, Briery Creek, Bush River, Sandy River, Saylors Creek, and Little Sandy Creek watersheds located in Amelia, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Counties. Click here to see a map of the watersheds.

These watersheds are decided by DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) due to high bacterial loads often associated with failing septic systems. If your septic system is in one of these watersheds, you likely qualify for 50% cost-share on the following practices:

  • Septic Tank Pump Outs
  • Septic Tank Repairs
  • Septic System Replacements
  • Installation of Alternative Septic Systems

One may qualify for more based on household income. This income is based on the average household income of the county of the residence at which the practice is occurring. Use the table bellow to see if you qualify for more.

For more information or to apply, contact Ty Smith by phone: (434) 392-7071 ext. 2 or by email: tsmith@piedmontswcd.org

Requirements:

  • Residence must be located in an eligible watershed. Contact our office to determine if you live in an eligible watershed.
  • Applicant must be the homeowner. If you are a tenant having septic problems, the homeowner must make the application for financial assistance.
  • Existing residential properties only — no new construction. Funding cannot be used for remodeling, expansion, or addition. Commercial properties, businesses, and houses of worship are not eligible.
  • NO WORK can be done on your septic system until your application is approved by the District. The District will not authorize funds to be used for septic pump-outs or repairs that have begun before Board approval. Wait for an approval letter before proceeding.
  • Repair work, with the exception of pump outs, may require a repair permit and inspection report from the health department (unless otherwise waived by the health department). Contact the local health department before proceeding with any work other than a septic tank pump out to determine if you will need a repair permit.
    • If you have questions about the program and/or eligibility requirements, contact Ty Smith via phone at (434) 392-7071 ext. 2 or via email at tsmith@piedmontswcd.org.
    • If you need technical assistance or a repair permit, contact your local health department.
      • Amelia County (Winston C. Marshall): (804) 561-2711
      • Nottoway County (Jamie Hawley): (434) 645-7595
      • Prince Edward County (AJ Austin): (434) 392-8187

Sponsored by the Piedmont Soil & Water Conservation District and the Virginia Department of Health

This project has been funded wholly or in part by the U.S. EPA and the VA Dept. of Environmental Quality under a Section 319 grant agreement to Piedmont SWCD. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the EPA or DEQ, nor does the EPA or DEQ endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned in this document.