County boosts septic loan program to $1.25 million

Aug 4, 2026

Becky Buchholz told commissioners the county faces $284,000 in pre‑approved septic loans this season but only $45,159.69 in remaining funds; the board adopted Resolution 26‑08‑04 to increase the MPCA Clean Water Partnership SSTS loan from $750,000 to $1,250,000 and extend the expiration to March 2028.

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Becky Buchholz, SWCD senior technician, told the Board of Commissioners the county currently has $284,000 in pre‑approved septic (SSTS) loans for this construction season but only $45,159.69 left in available loan funds. She said discussions with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency indicate the county may increase its MPCA Clean Water Partnership loan from $750,000 to $1,250,000 and extend the expiration date from April 2027 to March 2028.

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