Septic System Replacement Financial Assistance for Rainy Headwaters-Vermilion Watershed

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June 2, 2026

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St. Louis County is partnering with Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)

Greetings! The Onsite Wastewater Division has partnered with AEOA and has secured septic replacement grants for eligible applicants.

AEOA septic system replacement

Limited Septic Grant Funding Available♦ 

We are seeking eligible applicants in the Rainy Headwaters–Vermilion Watershed for septic system replacement grants. Funding is very limited and available on a first-come basis.

Funding is available for systems that are:

  • Imminent Threats to Public Health, or
  • Non-Compliant with regulations

Don't wait! If your septic system is failing or unsafe, reach out now to see if you qualify:

(800) 662-5711  Ext. 6819

septic@aeoa.org

Here is the link to AEOA’s Septic Financial Assistance page:  Septic Financial Assistance | AEOA

 

****St. Louis County continues to offer financial assistance to St. Louis County property owners who want to repair or replace their failing SSTS. The deferred (forgivable) loan assistance program aids qualified low-income people with the repair, replacement, or upgrade of their septic system that has been determined to be failing. The low-interest loan program assists septic owners by providing a 3% interest rate loan for their SSTS compliance needs.

The Division continues to message the resources available, and we encourage septic professionals to relay this information to property owners. 

 To access the program guidelines and additional information, click here: Septic Financial Assistance.

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The Onsite Wastewater Division welcomes suggestions from industry professionals on how to enhance our program, including updates to forms, ordinance revisions, assistance with soil verifications, and designs for unique or challenging situations.

Feel free to contact our department with constructive comments, questions, or suggestions.

Best regards,

St. Louis County Planning and Zoning

Onsite Wastewater Division

 


Contact us

Onsite Wastewater

If you have any questions about Onsite Wastewater, please contact:

Phone: (218) 471-7103
Email: oswinfo@stlouiscountymn.gov

Planning Manager, Onsite Wastewater Division

Tyler Lampella

Phone: (218) 471-7627

Email:  lampellat@stlouiscountymn.gov