Water Well Trust Celebrates Completion of 1,000th Water Well
DAVIDSON, N.C., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Water Well Trust, the national nonprofit helping low income Americans get access to a clean, safe water supply, announced the completion of its 1,000th water well since the program began in 2012.
Funded by the USDA's Decentralized Water Systems (DWS) program and matching funds from Water Systems Council member companies, the Water Well Trust provides low-interest loans for wells for the construction and rehabilitation of household water wells and septic systems for eligible low-income homeowners across the country.
The 1,000th water well was recently completed in Aroda, Virginia, for a veteran whose well ran dry in August 2026. Since that time, he had been getting water for his home from a local store and his neighbor.
To date, the Water Well Trust program has helped improve water access in 44 states, with WWT participating in the drilling or rehabilitation of more than 1,000 water wells and 174 wastewater projects.
To be eligible for assistance, applicants must own and occupy the property as their primary residence for at least one year, have no access to a public water supply or sewer system, and have household income at or below 60% of their state's median non-metropolitan income. Income eligibility is based on all residents of the household.
In addition, the property must be current on all taxes and must be deemed rural by the USDA.
Homeowners interested in the program can determine their eligibility and begin the application process by completing the submission form available through the Water Well Trust website.
The Water Well Trust was established by the Water Systems Council to help address a challenge that remains largely unseen in many parts of the country: Americans living without dependable access to safe drinking water. An estimated two million Americans lack access to clean drinking water, not including tribal communities, where one in 10 Indigenous Americans lacks access to safe water or basic sanitation.
Through its work, WWT also demonstrates how decentralized and well-based water systems can provide sustainable, cost-effective solutions for rural households and communities.
For more information visit waterwelltrust.org.
Contact:
Margaret Martens, Executive Director
Water Well Trust
[email protected]
202-625-4383
SOURCE Water Well Trust
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