ATTENTION: You must be approved for the program BEFORE you have your system serviced. We will not accept applications for work that has already been completed.
This program is currently paused but will open again in February 2025. If your application has ALREADY been approved, but you haven’t submitted your receipt or pump report, please send them ASAP. We will process reimbursements as soon as funding becomes available. If you haven’t been approved, you may submit an application during the program pause. We will review it and inform you of the next steps. As always, approved applications with documentation are processed and reimbursed for as long as funding is available.
Why Maintain Your Septic System?
- Save money – prevent backups & extend the life of your system
- Safeguard your health & drinking water
- Help keep local streams & lakes clean
Septic system repairs and replacements can be costly. Regular maintenance can help keep your system functioning properly and help extend its life. Properly maintained systems can help keep your drinking water clean and reduce pollution into nearby streams and lakes.
To maximize water quality benefits, we are offering cost-share funding to help cover the cost of septic pumping for systems located within 500 feet of a lake or stream. The program will prioritize septic systems: near impaired waters, length of time since last pumping, and age of overall system.
By offering cost-share benefits, we hope to raise awareness and encourage good septic system maintenance to ultimately lead to a healthier watershed for all who enjoy this unique area.
In addition to this cost-share program, we have listed multiple resources at the bottom of this page that are available for everyone including a list of local Septic Pumping Professionals, a link to DEQ’s Impaired Waterways Interactive Map, and various publications with information that can help you extend the life of your septic system.
Questions? Contact the Lake County Conservation District at flatheadsepticprogram@macdnet.org or 406-676-2811, 102
Thank you to everyone maintaining your septic system; you help protect our fragile watershed!

General Program Information:
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for as long as funding is available.
- Applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial within 2 weeks of submission.
- A receipt or other proof of payment AND a Pumper Reporting Form completed by your septic contractor at the time of your pumping, MUST be submitted to the District to be eligible for reimbursement. Looking for a septic contractor? Scroll down to “Additional Resources” for resources in your area.
- Applications and questions should be submitted to the Lake County Conservation District at flatheadsepticprogram@macdnet.org OR Lake County Conservation District, 64352 US Highway 93 Ronan, MT 59864.
PLEASE NOTE: Pumping and inspection within this program does not qualify as a real estate inspection!