The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC) is offering assistance with septic pump-outs for Botetourt County residents.
According to the RVARC, this program aims to reduce the environmental impacts and property damage caused by failed septic systems. Eligible residents include those living within the Chesapeake Bay watershed and residents that are responsible for their home’s septic maintenance. Priority is given to households with an annual income at or below the 80% Area Median Income (AMI) guidelines. The most recent pump-out was no less than five years ago.
Those guidelines are as follows:
Household Size Annual Income
1 Person $48,800
2 People $55,800
3 People $62,750
4 People $69,700
5 People $75,300
6 People $80,900
7 People $86,450
8 People $92,050
To learn more about local septic tanks and program eligibility, visit rvarc.org/septic-pump-outs or contact tfamuliner@rvarc.org.
~ Fincastle Herald staff report
