Funding is available to help eligible homeowners in the Lampasas River watershed repair or replace failing septic systems. Through this successful water quality improvement program, 42 failing septic systems have already been repaired or replaced during Phases I and II.

Phase III is now underway and is expanding these efforts with funding for up to 27 additional septic system projects.

A properly functioning septic system helps protect your property, safeguard local water resources, and prevent costly repairs in the future. If your septic system is failing, you may be eligible for financial assistance through this grant-funded program.

Before applying, homeowners can use the interactive watershed map available on the Lampasas River Watershed Partnership homepage to determine whether their property is located within the Lampasas River watershed project area.

Ready to apply? Download an application below and submit it by email to lprcin@brc.tamus.edu. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, and funding is limited.

For more information or other questions, contact Lisa Prcin at 254-774-6008 or lprcin@brc.tamus.edu. 

This project has been funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement (123456789) to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Information Packet Application Documents

General Eligibility

Homeowners within the Lampasas River watershed that meet certain criteria are eligible to apply for one of the available grants to repair, install, or replace septic systems within the watershed. To qualify, the following criteria must be met:

o    Home must be within the portion of Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Mills and Williamson Counties located within the Lampasas River watershed.

o    Residence must be a single-family home served by a septic system.

o    Applicant must own the property.

o    The home must be occupied for the majority of the year.

o    The existing home must have a septic system that has failed or have no septic system to treat sewer discharge. New construction homes are not eligible.

o    Septic systems that are inappropriate for the soil type may also be considered if sufficient funding is available.

o    Priority will be given to properties within 2,000 feet of an impacted water body.

Needs Assessment Criteria

To award grants for the repair, replacement, or installation of OSSFs in the watershed, AgriLife will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:

Location

Priority will be given to those applicants whose property is located within 2,000 feet of an identified TCEQ river/stream segment.*

System Status

Priority will be given to systems deemed as failing and in need of repair or replacement by a licensed OSSF installer. An OSSF currently experiencing system backup, odor, or surfacing water can be impacting the surrounding area. The severity of the issue can indicate a greater risk of impact.

Order of Application Submittal

After the other two criteria are considered, priority will be given to those applicants that apply on a first come, first serve basis during the application period.

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