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Septic to Sewer Conversion Program Septic to Sewer Conversion Program The voluntary Septic to Sewer Conversion Program was established by the Southern Nevada Water Authority to offer financial assistance to current septic system owners interested in connecting to the municipal sewer system. Only existing properties are eligible to participate in the program - new development is not eligible to receive funding.
If you have questions about the Septic to Sewer Conversion Program and haven't found answers in our frequently asked questions , please reach out. In Southern Nevada, wastewater that is discharged through the municipal sewer system is sent to a local treatment plant where it is highly treated and returned to Lake Mead via the Las Vegas Wash.
The water returned to the lake earns us return-flow credits , allowing Southern Nevada to recycle and reuse those resources to stretch our limited water supply. Water from properties with septic systems is not recaptured by our recycling system and is lost. There are approximately 8,000 municipal customers using Colorado River water that are currently on septic.
Those customers discharge nearly 619 million gallons of water into their septic annually that can’t be recycled for reuse. Converting from septic to sewer will capture this water for reuse in the Las Vegas Valley; a critical way to ensure a reliable long-term water supply for our community.
Additionally, wastewater that is discharged through a septic's leach field could contain high levels of nitrate which can contaminate the groundwater aquifer if released in the soil. Converting from septic to sewer eliminates that risk, enhancing our region's water quality. Find your nearest sewer main Finding your nearest point of connection (POC) to the sewer can help you determine whether it is feasible for your home to connect.
To inquire about your nearest sewer POC, please contact your jurisdictional sewer agency: City of Henderson Utility Line : 702-267-2500 City of North Las Vegas Utility Line : 702-633-1484 Clark County Water Reclamation District : 702-668-8160 City of Las Vegas Utility Line : Complete their online form There are two pathways to participate in the Septic to Sewer Conversion Program: Partially Funded and Fully Funded.
Both pathways have unique eligibility requirements and funding sources which are outlined below. For more detailed information regarding the Septic to Sewer program, please download the Financial Assistance Guidelines. Partially Funded Septic Conversion The Partially Funded Septic Conversion Program was developed for homeowners on septic systems who wish to expedite their septic conversion.
Subject to funding availability, this program will cover 85 percent of eligible costs, up to a maximum benefit of $40,000. Eligible costs include Permitting/inspection fees, connection fees, design fees, construction costs (including digging, re-paving, lateral and main pipeline costs on applicant property and in the public right-of-way), like-for-like landscape replacement costs, and in-place septic abandonment costs.
Ineligible costs under the program include, without limitation, landscape upgrades and costs associated with removal of the septic tank. Submit the SNWA Septic to Sewer Application. If application is approved, solicit official bids from three class A contractors using the SNWA Bid Template (provided after application is received).
Submit completed bids to the Septic to Sewer Program team for review and approval. Work with your SNWA-approved contractor to coordinate all required plans, permits, etc. with your applicable sewer agency. Complete construction and pay contractor in full.
Note: Conversions under this pathway are on a reimbursement basis. Payment will be issued after the project is complete and all requirements for reimbursement are met. Submit the Project Closeout Package to the SNWA Septic to Sewer Program team upon project completion.
Upon final project approval from the SNWA, receive reimbursement for 85 percent of eligible expenses with a maximum benefit of $40,000. Note: Homeowners on a well are also eligible to participate in this program. Well abandonment is NOT required in order to participate.
These projects will be funded by a portion of the Groundwater Management Program (GMP) annual fee and applicants must be current on their payments. Fully Funded Septic Conversion The SNWA has been seeking grant funding to support a Fully Funded Septic Conversion Program to help property owners offset the costs of converting from existing septic tanks and connecting to the municipal sewer.
The fully funded conversion program will provide homeowners a septic conversion at no cost using awarded grant funding. Grant funding is extremely limited and will not be able to provide everyone a free connection who is interested in converting to sewer. The SNWA is working closely with local wastewater partners to identify clusters of properties that will be converted through this program.
At this time, only properties adjacent to existing sewer main are being considered. Completing lateral only projects in areas with known and emerging groundwater quality issues are high priority to the SNWA and its partners. There is no application process for the Fully Funded Septic Conversion Program.
Homes will be selected for conversion based on a number of factors, such as proximity to existing sewer main, groundwater quality concerns, and engineering feasibility considerations. Wastewater entities will be contacting homeowners selected to participate in the program directly. Is this the program created by AB220?
Have the voluntary septic fees started? The authority to establish the proposed SNWA conversion program was granted by the Nevada Legislature in AB220, Section 33(b) . Please note that this is separate from the voluntary conversion program and associated voluntary fee authorized by Section 1 of AB220; that program and fee must be enacted by the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD), per the statute.
We are unable to provide a timeline for the SNHD voluntary program and fee at this time. Do I need to get rid of my septic tank as a condition of the program? How do I do that?
Abandonment of the septic tank in place is a requirement of the program and will be included as part of your contractor's bid. This involves emptying the tank and then puncturing it/filling it with sand or other substrate material to disable it. Proof must be submitted to the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) as part of the project closeout process.
Get more information on the SNHD's requirements. Do these programs cover all of the different types of costs related to my conversion?
Eligible costs under the program include on-site and off-site construction costs (including like-for-like landscape replacement), main extension construction costs, engineering/design fees, application fees, service fees, connection fees, oversizing fees, inspection fees, plan review fees, frontage extension fees, easement and relinquishment filing fees, and septic abandonment in place.
Ineligible costs include upgraded landscape and removal of the septic tank. Each septic to sewer conversion is different and depends on a variety of factors (distance to sewer main, landscaping, design challenges). Your contractor will be able to provide the most accurate estimate of your particular project's timeline.
Will the conversion disrupt my septic availability? Generally speaking, your sewer and water service should not be impacted by the conversion process. Exceptions may apply.
I receive my water from a private/community well. If I convert my septic to sewer, will I be required to convert my well to municipal water? No, you are not required to convert your well if you convert your septic system.
For information on our voluntary well to municipal water conversion program, please visit lasvegasgmp. com
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Well owners within the Southern Nevada Water Authority's service area who are required by the Nevada State Engineer to connect to a municipal water system or who volunteer to connect. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to 85% of offsite construction costs (up to first 180 feet of service line), 85% of connection fees, and a $500 stipend for onsite costs. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Well Conversion Grant Program is funded by Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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