Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program

It is without question the drought throughout our service territory has taken a toll on ranchers and farmers alike. The Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program provides the State Water Commission the ability to provide cost-share assistance to livestock producers with water supply shortages caused by drought.

Eligible livestock producers in drought proclamation counties may qualify for up to $4,500 in cost-share assistance, for up to three projects, on the following items:

• New water wells,

• New rural water system connections,

• New pipeline extensions, pasture taps, and associated works,

• Labor, materials, and equipment rentals for work completed by the producer to develop new water supply projects

Cost-share payments made through this program can be considered taxable income. Successful applicants will need to submit IRS Form W-9 upon completion of their projects before program reimbursement can be made.

To apply and for more information follow this link: Drought Assistance Program Information 

If you plan on constructing a new water well, call us at 701-444-9288 to speak about ways you can save money by limiting the amount of line that needs to be placed for a new water well service.