Next Steps: Step-by-Step Timeline

Improving Lolo's Water & Wastewater Systems

What's happening, how it works and what's next.

What's the Goal?

Modern upgrades to water in 2026 and wastewater in 2027 with support from grants and public participation. This process uses a tool called an RSID — a way for neighbors to share costs for shared improvements.

A Rural Special Improvement District (RSID) helps fund local infrastructure. Property owners within the district contribute, and everyone gets a say before it's finalized.

The County will pursue grants and loan forgiveness to reduce resident costs.

Step-by-Step Timeline

Draft RSID: County drafts plan and assessment method.
Meeting #1: Commissioners review and open protest period.
Protest Period: Property owners can protest in writing.
Meeting #2: Hearing is closed; protests reviewed.
Final RSID Vote: Commissioners can approve the RSID.
Assessment Plan: Tax method for cost-sharing is defined.
Objection Notices: Mailed and published notices go out.
Meeting #3: Final public hearing on assessments.
Certification: RSID is finalized and funding can begin.

But aren't we already in an RSID?

Yes, but a new one, with the exact same boundaries of the current one, will need to be created to fund these capital improvements. As new connections are added, the boundary will expand to include these new connections.

Residents should watch their mail for notices and protest info.

Construction Timeline

2026: Water system upgrades begin.

2027: Wastewater upgrades begin.

View the Next Steps .pdf here.