Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
January 4, 2023
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is now accepting applications for the Private Well Reverse Osmosis Rebate Program.
NDEE will administer $1.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through rebates for private well reverse osmosis systems, which is part of a larger $4 million ARPA initiative administered by NDEE as authorized under LB 1014e Section 51.
Private well reverse osmosis system rebates are available to property owners of private wells with drinking water test levels above 10 parts per million (ppm) of nitrate. Applicants will be eligible for up to $4,000 in rebates per small treatment installation that is effective in the removal of nitrate to a level below 10 ppm. Rebate applications can include testing costs, purchase price of the system, and installation costs.
Applicants will need to ensure that their well is registered with the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. Applicants will be required to submit water quality data from the State laboratory with testing results dated no earlier than January 1, 2022.
