From the Citizen's guide to Municipal Codes of Polson
Lawn & Garden Sprinkling
Water & Sewer Department
883-8201
Sprinkling is allowed for even numbered homes on even days between
the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. or 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. for a maximum
of 3 hours. Odd numbered homes water on odd days with the same time
restrictions. Homes with automatic sprinkling systems are asked to
water between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. for a maximum of 3 hours.
(Ordinance No. 575)
Utilities: Billing
Water & Sewer Department
883-8201
Residential and commercial water/sewer users are currently billed
based on usage, with a minimum fee for usage up to 5,000 gallons.
Increases occur after every additional 1,000 gallons of usage.
Minimum monthly billing amounts are $13.93/water and $15.84/sewer.
Billing statements run from the 15th of the month until the 15th of
the next month.
Utilities: Septic Systems
Water & Sewer Department
883-8201
Failed septic systems inside the City limits are required to connect
to the city sewer. New septic systems are not allowed. Homes
adjacent to city property could be required to annex into the city
and connect to city sewer. Homes within the Wellhead Protection Area
(See Polson Master Plan) may also be required to connect to the city
sewer. (PMC 4.06.020)
Utilities: Sewer Connections
Water & Sewer Department
883-8201
City sewer connections require a hookup fee to be paid before
scheduling of connection. Prior notice of 48 hours is preferred for
crews to do tap if necessary.
Water Quality: Aquifer
Water & Sewer Department
883-8201
Uses that present a high risk of ground water contamination are
prohibited within the Wellhead Protection Zones. (See Polson Master
Plan)
