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 <description>&lt;p&gt;Minnesota Clean Water Legacy grants will help clean up McLeod County’s soil and water by providing assistance for households with failing septic systems.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;According to Matt Drewitz with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, the grants are a new state offering. Minnesota typically has offered loans, not grants, to help upgrade septic systems.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;McLeod County has $52,000 in grant money to distribute to low-income households whose septic systems are failing or present an imminent health threat. This can include:&lt;/p&gt;
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 <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:45 -0500</pubDate>
 <dc:creator>Jorge Sosa</dc:creator>
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