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County consolidates water and wastewater rules; modest fee changes, drought limits clarified
Summary
Missoula County staff presented a consolidated water and wastewater regulation document (updating rules from 1999–2004) that adds clearer drought restrictions and slightly increases some inspection fees; the board approved the revised regulations by voice vote.
County presenter Chris said staff are consolidating Missoula County's water and wastewater regulations into a single document after the county added another system (Grass Valley Industrial). "Pulling together all the water and wastewater regulations for Missoula County's, managed systems into 1 document" will replace scattered rules dating from about 1999–2004, he said.
Chris said the changes are largely organizational but include slightly higher inspection fees, clarified allowable connection materials and permit requirements under DEQ, and explicit language about drought-related restrictions such as odd/even watering schedules if wells or tanks become overtaxed. A commissioner moved to approve the revised regulations; the motion was seconded and the board approved the measure by voice vote.
Chris described the consolidation as a housekeeping step to provide clearer guardrails for county-managed systems and to make emergency restrictions easier to implement if drought conditions require it. The transcript does not record detailed fee schedules; staff said the changes are modest and intended to provide clarity for system operators and residents.
