EAD: Money available for septic system replacement in Westfield Estates

The East Aldine District is working with two other local government agencies, to provide replacement septic systems to homeowners in the Westfield Estates subdivision that need to replace their existing systems.
Westfield Estates is an older subdivision that is bounded by Aldine Westfield Road on the west, Hopper Road on the north, Hall Bayou and Shady on the east, and Trenton on the south.
The agencies that will provide the funding include the Harris County Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Houston-Galveston Area Council. These funds are available free to homeowners and the East Aldine District due to a lawsuit that was settled by a payment to fund this type of environmental improvement.

At this time, the exact number of septic systems that can be replaced is not known, but it is expected to be about 10 homes. These will be chosen by reviewing applications that homeowners will submit to the East Aldine District. Forms for this purpose are available at the District office, 5333 Aldine Mail Route.
Value of each replacement system could be as much as $30,000 to $60,000 according to Scott Bean of the District.
Homeowners will be chosen who meet certain criteria. These are: income qualified (see District for details), and have enough property to support a replacement on-site sanitary sewer facility.
In addition, commitments will be made to those who apply earliest, and priority to those over 65, and those who already have paid for a design of a replacement septic system.
Additional information and applications are available at the East Aldine District offices. Applicants are urged to reply promplty.