Missoula County Commissioners and City Council formed the Missoula Valley Water Quality District (MVWQD) Missoula County Commissioners and City Council formed the Missoula Valley Water Quality District (MVWQD) The MVWQD published an Evaluation of Unsewered Areas in Missoula. West Reserve Area ranked number 2 out of 8 areas studied The MVWQD published an Evaluation of Unsewered Areas in Missoula. West Reserve Area ranked number 2 out of 8 areas studied.

Unsewered Area Study Unsewered Area Study The West Reserve neighborhood was identified as the number two priority area in the study based primarily on: The West Reserve neighborhood was identified as the number two priority area in the study based primarily on: –Nitrogen loading into the groundwater & rivers 376,600 gallons per day of septic waste 376,600 gallons per day of septic waste –Water well density in the neighborhood –Bacteria contamination in private water wells –Vulnerability of shallow groundwater to pollution

A Voluntary Nutrient Reduction Program (VNRP) was created and adopted by the State Department of Environmental Quality, Tri-State Council, City/County Health Department, City of Missoula, and County Commissioners A Voluntary Nutrient Reduction Program (VNRP) was created and adopted by the State Department of Environmental Quality, Tri-State Council, City/County Health Department, City of Missoula, and County Commissioners.

County Role in VNRP Compliance The VNRP includes an important County role and commitment to improving water quality in the Clark Fork River. The VNRP includes an important County role and commitment to improving water quality in the Clark Fork River. –Half the urban area septic systems are to be abandoned by connecting to sewer by 2008.

Septic Density Areas without Sewer

The Wastewater Facilities Plan 1999 Update was developed in coordination with community plans for Urban Growth, Transportation, and the Voluntary Nutrient Reduction Program requirements The Wastewater Facilities Plan 1999 Update was developed in coordination with community plans for Urban Growth, Transportation, and the Voluntary Nutrient Reduction Program requirements.

WASTEWATER SERVICE AREA

Comprehensive Land Use Plan A plan for community growth has also been completed by the County. A plan for community growth has also been completed by the County. –The Missoula County Growth Policy was adopted by the Commissioners in –The policy identified County urban growth areas that include the West Reserve area.

Original Sewer Project Layout

West Reserve Interceptor and Collector Sewers

Costs for Project Development Based on adopted plans the City Council has authorized more than $4,000,000 for West Reserve utility construction. Based on adopted plans the City Council has authorized more than $4,000,000 for West Reserve utility construction. Approximately $1,000,000 of the total is a loan for water main installations. Approximately $1,000,000 of the total is a loan for water main installations. Sewer and water mains are currently being installed to provide services to the South 3 rd Street area. Sewer and water mains are currently being installed to provide services to the South 3 rd Street area.

Project Schedule Fall 2006 County Excavation Permit Fall 2006 County Excavation Permit Fall 2007 Construction Started Fall 2007 Construction Started Fall 2008 Construction to be complete Fall 2008 Construction to be complete Several major subdivisions are under construction in the area awaiting completion of the utilities. Several major subdivisions are under construction in the area awaiting completion of the utilities. Utilities will be available for connections Fall Utilities will be available for connections Fall 2008.