Water Quality Cost Share Form


Domestic Well

Cost Share:      65%
                         Max/cooperator
                         $1,000 new well
                         $800 Rural Water System Hookup

Requirements:

  • NRD must collect water sample to verify nitrate level exceeds the MCL of 10 ppm
  • Well must be sole source of water for the residence
  • Cooperator must agree to provide water to occupied residence for 10 years or refund part of cost share
  • Coordinate all approved construction
  • Provide the District with a copy of construction cost
  • Abandon or cap all unused wells
  • NRD Approval must be received prior to Purchase or Installation 

Home Treatment System

Cost Share:      65%
                         Max/cooperator
                         $1,200 Treatment System

Requirements:

  • NRD must collect water sample to verify nitrate level exceeds the MCL of 10 ppm
  • Well must be sole source of water for the residence
  • Cooperator must agree to provide water to occupied residence for 10 years or refund part of cost share
  • Provide the District with a copy of all bills
  • NRD Approval must be received prior to Purchase or Installation

Lower Niobrara NRD Also Offers:

Free water tests for nitrates (up to 5)

Free water sampling test kits

Ultrasonic flow meter checks