R 324.8918 On-site septic systems grants.

(1) Corrective measures eligible for funding under R 324.8907(1)(g)(ii) include regional treatment alternatives or community treatment systems that provide adequate long-term protection of water quality. (2) The department shall not award grants under R 324.8907(1)(g)(ii) to install individual septic systems. (3) The department shall not award grants under R 324.8907(1)(g)(ii) to install conventional septic tank systems. (4) All applications for projects under R 324.8907(1)(g)(ii) shall include verification that failing on-site septic systems are threatening or impairing designated uses. (5) Grants awarded for projects under R 324.8907(1)(g)(i) shall not be more than $25,000. (6) Grants awarded for projects under R 324.8907(1)(g)(ii) shall not be more than $1 million. (7) The department shall give priority in awarding grants under R 324.8907(1)(g) to projects that provide alternatives to failed septic systems in small rural communities.