Extra loan funding is available for a limited time on a first-come-first-serve basis for upgrades built in 2009. Landowners are encouraged to call Cindy Gentz in the Cook County Soil and Water officeat (218) 387-3648. Funding is through the MN Department of Ag Best Management Practices program. Loans are at three percent with a five-year term.
Mounds and trenches are expensive investments. You can prolong the life of any type of system with a professional inspection and pumping every one to three years. Systems connected to garbage disposals should be pumped annually. All systems depend on bacterial digestion, so limit the use of bleach and anti-bacterial products, practice water conservation, and do not pour poisons such as cleaners, paints, and pesticides down the drain. Don’t forget about those seasonally used systems – they need frequent pumping as well.
For more information, visit: www. lakesuperiorstreams.org/understanding/on_ site.html.
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