Grants and funding opportunities
Well sealing cost-share
We offer grants to seal wells that are no longer in use and have potential to contaminate groundwater resources. Unused and unsealed wells can pose a threat to our drinking water by acting as a channel between the surface and the aquifer below.
If you have a well on your property that is not in use, it must either be sealed or put back into service.
Available funds
There are no current funds available.
Property owners can be reimbursed for up to 75 percent of the cost to seal wells. Maximum reimbursement of $2,000 per well.
Eligibility
Wells must be located in a Wellhead Protection Area or Drinking Water Supply Management Area to be eligible for funding.
Properties that are currently listed for sale are not eligible for funding.
The county also considers disparity reduction efforts and equitable geographic distribution when awarding funding. The county reserves the right to refuse funding or to partially fund an application.
Application
Applications are closed.
Process
- Get two bids from state-licensed contractors. List of contractors licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health
- Complete the well sealing cost-share funding application. You will attach your bids in the application.