Abandoned Well Sealing Cost Share
The Traverse SWCD has received grant money from the Traverse County Water Plan to implement an abandoned well sealing cost share program. This cost share program provides up to 50% (maximum $400) for eligible costs of sealing abandoned or unused wells. The application process is as follows: pick up an application from the Travese SWCD office in Whaton. Obtain at least two bids from licensed well drillers/sealers to seal the well. Turn in the completed application with the written estimates to the Traverse SWCD office. The application is reviewed by the SWCD Board, who then sets the amount of cost share. After the well is sealed, the landowner is responsible for paying the entire bill and submitting the paid receipts to the SWCD for reimbursement.
By making this program available, the County Water Plan Policy Committee and the SWCD Board of Supervisors recognizes the importance of sealing abandoned wells. Open wells provide a direct conduit into underground aquifers for contaminants such as pesticides, petroleum products and lawn fertilizers, which pose a major threat to our drinking water supply. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact our office in Wheaton at 320-563-8218 ext 3.
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