Moyie Springs completes sewer system upgrade

After more than six years of planning, coordination and construction, the city of Moyie Springs has completed its long-awaited sewer system upgrade. 

The project was launched after the city’s original system began to fail and could no longer be certified by the state of Idaho. To move the project forward, Moyie Springs partnered with multiple agencies and secured funding through state and federal grants. Even with that support, city officials said a portion of the multi-million-dollar project will likely require Department of Environmental Quality funding, which will be repaid in the coming years. 

The new system, which serves more than 100 households, has the capacity to handle about double that number in the future. City officials said the upgrade not only meets state requirements but will provide safe and reliable service for decades. 

With the system in place, the city is now turning its attention to covering operating costs and bond repayments. Residents currently pay $45 a month for sewer service, and the City Council is considering a rate increase. Leaders said they remain committed to keeping rates affordable while meeting budget needs. 

“The completion of this project is a major milestone for our community,” city officials said in a statement. “It ensures we have a safe, reliable system that will serve families for years to come.” 

City leaders are encouraging future builders in the service area to purchase sewer hookups before fees increase. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the cost to connect to the system will increase from $700 to more than $4,000, a change officials said is necessary to keep the system financially sustainable.