SSTS Imminent Health Threat Abatement Grant Program - 2010

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$775,777
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Multiple Local Government Units
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
January 2010
End Date
December 2011
Counties Affected
Cass
Chisago
Crow Wing
Dodge
Freeborn
McLeod
Meeker
Murray
Pipestone
Rice
Cass
Chisago
Crow Wing
Dodge
Freeborn
McLeod
Meeker
Murray
Pipestone
Rice
Project Overview

Imminent Health Threat (IHT) systems are those that are discharging improperly treated human waste onto the ground surface or into surface waters. In addition to the potential water quality impacts, untreated sewage has the potential to introduce bacteria and viruses into the environment. When IHT systems are identified, county or city staff assist the homeowners through the process required to bring their systems into compliance with the septic ordinance.
Low-income households are eligible for Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Imminent Health Threat grants from the Clean Water Fund to upgrade systems because of surface discharge or direct connection to surface waters. In 2010, $775,777 in grant funds were awarded to upgrade 137 systems.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Conflict of Interest Contact

Nicole Clapp

2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$775,777
Other Funds Leveraged
$446,998
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Evaluation and Outcome Plan Evaluation and outcome plans are required as a part of the grant agreement between BWSR and the grantee. These required plans consist of verifying project installation and creating operation and maintenance plans to ensure the project is functioning as designed. Funded projects meet locally identified water quality goals within the larger scope of Minnesota's clean water efforts. Projects reduce pollutant loads aimed at improving watershed health over time. The long-term evaluation of clean water fund projects will be monitored as part of the state's intensive watershed monitoring strategy.

Project Manager
Organization Name
Board of Water and Soil Resources
Phone
(651) 296-3767
Administered By
Administered by
Location

520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651- 296-3767