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Tri County Health Department tells Daggett County about 1% loans for failed wastewater and well repairs; county hears housing, inspection and planning updates
Summary
Darren Brown of Tri County Health Department briefed commissioners on 1% loans and DEQ funds for residents with failed wastewater or well systems; commissioners also received updates on workforce housing, geotech site work and inspection logistics for upcoming clinic construction.
During the Nov. 19 meeting, Darren Brown of the Tri County Health Department urged the county to connect residents with available low-interest financing and technical assistance for failed wastewater systems and domestic wells.
"I just haven't been up here for a while, and I'm just trying to figure out to start making some more visits up here…We have 1% loans for our people to fix those," Brown said, identifying the Healthy Communities of Northeastern Utah nonprofit as a program administrator and noting the program’s income-threshold eligibility. He added that the DEQ has additional funds for well systems and that county staff can help residents start applications.
Commissioners also discussed workforce housing; staff said the self-help housing program is expected to start in spring 2025 and that state-level contacts have expressed interest in supporting local efforts. Geotechnical test holes at a clinic build site found a wet spot and a hard pan; commissioners and staff discussed inspection arrangements and whether the contracted inspector (Matt Tate, based in Vernal) will handle upcoming reviews.
Next steps: staff will inform residents about the low-interest loan option, assist with application contacts, continue coordination on the Cheneyville sewer project and proceed with geotechnical and inspection planning for the clinic site.
