Do You Live in a Home with a Septic System?
As a homeowner, you are responsible for maintaining your septic system. If properly designed, constructed, and maintained, your septic system can provide long-term effective treatment of household wastewater. However, a failing septic system can require expensive repairs, pose a serious health risk to your family and neighbors, and have negative impacts on groundwater and nearby streams, rivers, and lakes.
Upcoming Workshops
Workshop Participants will learn how septic systems work and how to properly maintain them to prevent expensive repairs. Participants may qualify for financial assistance for a septic pumpout, repair, or installation: information and applications will be provided at the meeting. Must attend workshop to be eligible.
Clarks Run and Hanging Fork Workshops
Tuesday, Feb 26th, 2019
6-7:30 PM
Junction City First Baptist Church
3860 HWY 127 S, Danville, KY 40422
Tuesday, March 12th, 2019
6-7:30 PM
Hustonville Baptist Church Family Life Center
9959 KY HWY 78, Hustonville, KY 40437
Hinkston Creek Workshops
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
6-7:30 PM
Montgomery County Health Department
Community Room
108 E Locust Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
Thursday, March 7th, 2019
6-7:30 PM
Millersburg City Hall Civic Center
1113 Main Street, Millersburg, KY 40348
Clarks Run, Hanging Fork, and Hinkston Creek Watershed Improvement Program
This program includes implementation of the watershed-based plans (WBP) for Clarks Run and Hanging Fork Watersheds of the Dix River Watershed and the Hinkston Creek Watershed Assessment and Management Plan through outreach, education, and activities that address high bacteria levels and inadequate riparian buffer zones. Program objectives include reducing human and livestock fecal inputs, increasing riparian buffer width, reducing urban runoff, increasing knowledge of water quality issues for local citizens, officials, K-12 students, and collaborating with county partners to provide input and support for implementing activities.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the Septic Funding Assistance Opportunities?
Applications Available for Workshop Participants:
- Free septic tank pumpout and riser installation, if necessary
- 80/20 cost-share grants for septic system repairs or installation in straight pipe conditions
How do I know if I am Eligible for Funding?
- Reside within the Hinkston Creek, Clarks Run, or Hanging Fork watershed
- Attend a septic workshop or session hosted by Bluegrass Greensource
- Submit a signed “Application for Septic Pumpout Program” or “Application for Septic System Repair Program”
When is the next Septic Care Workshop in my area?
The second round of septic care workshops will be held held in Spring 2019, one in the Hinkston Creek Watershed (Bourbon, Montgomery, and Nicholas Counties), and two in the Clarks Run and Hanging Fork Watershed (Boyle and Lincoln Counties). We are currently working on the first round of projects from the 2018 workshops.
Who should I contact with questions?
Lindsie Nicholas, P.E.
Watershed Coordinator
859.266.1572
lindsie@bggreensource.org
- Leaking/failing systems deliver raw sewage (wastewater) into our watersheds, endangering people and livestock in the area with increased bacteria and pathogen inputs into waterways. There are many serious health issues that can occur from coming into contact with untreated septic waste.
- Proper maintenance is essential to keeping your system working efficiently and protecting the value of your home and the environment.