Big Sky County Water & Sewer District 363 remained in a strong and stable position through May 2026, with reliable system performance, continued regulatory compliance, and steady progress on long-term infrastructure planning. Revenues continued to exceed budget expectations, supported by strong water and wastewater user charges, while operating expenses remained above budget in areas such as professional services, sewer plant operations, treatment plant maintenance, biosolids disposal, pond maintenance, utilities, and chemical costs. Even with these cost pressures, the District maintained approximately $19.2 million in cash and restricted reserves and total equity of $71.1 million.
Operationally, the Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility treated 9.8 million gallons of wastewater in May and achieved strong treatment results, including 99.6% BOD removal and 99.99% TSS removal. Reuse operations continued, with reclaimed water being sent to Yellowstone Club and Spanish Peaks, while water sampling showed no detectable E. coli or coliform bacteria. Staff also advanced preventative maintenance, asset management, permitting, capital improvement planning, and budget preparation efforts. Looking ahead, the District will continue focusing on cost management, proactive maintenance, capital projects, and long-term system reliability.