Septic Pump-Out Program
Roanoke County has partnered with the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission to provide a no-cost septic tank pump-out program for Roanoke County residents.
Septic systems that have not been maintained are a possible source of nutrient and bacteria pollution that may lead to stream impairments throughout Roanoke County. Septic systems that fall into disrepair can back up into homes or overflow into yards, creating costly issues for homeowners.
Households with an annual household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line are eligible to apply for this program (see chart below for eligibility guidelines). This grant-funded program aims to reduce the environmental impact and property damage caused by failed septic systems. Program participants will also have the opportunity to attend a septic system workshop to learn how septic systems function and how to maintain their system in the future.
Upcoming Workshops Thursday, March 13, 2025 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Friday, April 4, 2025
Upcoming Workshops Flyer (PDF) Quesstions? Contact Roanoke County at 540-772-2036 or RVARC at 540-343-4417 (x308).
How Your Septic System Works Septic systems are designed to treat household wastewater on-site for homes without connection to a centralized wastewater treatment system.
The Benefits of Septic System Maintenance Keeping your septic system maintained benefits your household, your community, and the environment. Septic systems should be inspected every 1 to 3 years and pumped every 3 to 5 years, depending on use. This will help prevent your system from falling into disrepair and causing costly fixes. More information can be found on the Virginia Department of Health’s Environmental Health website .
How to Apply This grant-funded program is available to Roanoke County households that are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. See the chart below to determine your eligibility.
Please use the number shown above at left for the number of persons in your household. If your annual household income is at or below the value in the third column, you may be eligible. Applicants that are approved for the program may be asked to provide more information to verify their annual household income. Select the link below to submit an online application.
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