Wash Co Well Sealing in Targeted Areas

Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment seeks to continue a 100% cost share assistance well sealing program. County residents rely on groundwater for 100% of their drinking water. Sealing unused wells has long been a priority for the county, as they are a potential threat to health, safety, and the environment. The presence of several groundwater contamination areas only highlights the need to seal off these unused wells. The county proposes to provide 100% cost share reimbursement, up to a maximum of $2,000 ($1,000 from CWF, $1,000 from matching funds), for wells located within contamination areas and/or Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMA) within Washington County.