Cook County News Herald

Septic system loans available




If you have a failing septic system that is in need of repair, the Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District may be able to assist you with a subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) loan, funded by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s AgBMP Loan Program.

Soil & Water and Cook County Environmental Health can help landowners identify problems and find solutions to water quality issues related to failing sewage treatment systems. And Soil & Water can assist landowners in applying for low interest loans to address local water quality and pollution problems.

Since the program began in 1990, Cook County has provided $750,293 in loans to 55 local landowners.

If you are interested in learning more about the low interest loans through Cook County Soil & Water, contact Ilena Berg at (218) 387-3648.



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