About the programs

RCAC provides low interest rate loans and grants to construct, refurbish or replace individual household and small (serving less than 15 connections) water well systems.

To talk to a loan officer about this program, please call  1-855-979-7322.

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Household Water Well & Septic System Loan/Grant Program

We are not currently processing applications for this program due to lack of funds.  We do not know at this time when additional funds might be available. If you have continued interest, please check this site periodically for updates.

Clean Drinking Water Well Replacement Program

Grant program to assist individual households and small water systems (less than 15 connections) in California to address drought related drinking water emergencies. This grant program is supported by a grant from the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Additional resources

Free comprehensive well assessments and educational resources

RCAC, in partnership with the National Environmental Health Association, University of Illinois, National Groundwater Association and the Water System Council, provides free well assessments and educational resources for private well owners, not regulated by SDWA.

Free private well class

What’s in your water? Find out in this free well care class. Learn by email, audio or video! The training is a collaboration between the Rural Community Assistance Partnership and the University of Illinois.

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