Septic

Septic Application

Prior to filling out an application, please have floor plans, and site plans (existing and proposed) with distances to surface water, drinking water wells, septic/sewer information, wells/drainfields within 100 feet of property, property lines, buildings, slope, and easements/no build zones. See lot layout example.

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Site Characteristics/Groundwater Monitoring

Groundwater monitoring is required to ensure there is enough distance between proposed wastewater and groundwater. A distance of four feet is required between drainfield and groundwater. Talk with a land sanitarian if you are uncertain as to whether groundwater monitoring is required on your site. Groundwater monitoring must start by April 1st or may be required to wait until the next seasonal high groundwater.

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Variances

Holland Lake Lodge Inc.

Eric Jacobsen of Holland Lake Lodge Inc. at 1947 Holland Lake Lodge Rd, Condon, MT 59826 has requested a variance from the Missoula City-County Health Code to allow for temporary use of a holding tank and chemical toilets to manage wastewater.  The current lagoon system serving the property has to be replaced by the US Forest Service. The Forest Service plans to replace the failed system in 2026 or 2027.

On February 19, 2026, Missoula Health Board will hold a public hearing. The meeting starts at 12:15 PM. The public can attend in person at Missoula Public Health, Room 210, 301 W Alder, Missoula, MT 59802 or through Microsoft Teams. Instructions for joining the meeting remotely can be found on at the Health Boards website or by contacting the Health Department at [email protected] or 406-258-4755. The public can comment at the meeting, or can submit written comments by February 18, 2026 on Missoula County Voice . Variance documents and more information are posted on the Missoula County Voice website.