DEQ's Mission
To protect human health and the
quality of Idaho’s air, land, and water.
DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution.
As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.
What's New at DEQ?
Recently updated pages on DEQ's website:
- Public Wastewater System Construction Loans
- Public Water System Construction Loans
- Public Water System Planning Grants
- News Release - DEQ seeks comment on proposed air quality permit to construct for Clearwater Paper, Lewiston
- News Release - DEQ seeks comment on proposed air quality permit to construct for Clearwater Paper, Lewiston
- Public Comment Opportunity - Draft Air Quality Permit - Clearwater Paper Corporation - Lewiston
- Public Comment Opportunity - Draft Air Quality Permit - Clearwater Paper - Lewiston
- News Release - DEQ seeks comment on draft Tier I air quality permit renewal for Basic American Foods, Shelley
- Public Comment Opportunity - Draft Air Quality Permit - Basic American Foods - Shelley
- News Release - Free nitrate screenings will be offered to private well owners at Twin Falls health fair May 18