Accepting comments from May 15, 2026, through June 13, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft reuse permit renewal (I-171-05) for Wada Farms Potatoes, Inc.
Wada Farms Potatoes, Inc. is a potato fresh pack facility located approximately 3 miles north of Pingree, Idaho on State Highway 39. The facility uses 138 irrigated acres receiving roughly 39 million gallons of recycled water annually, and it is permitted for both growing season and non-growing season application. There have been no significant changes to the facility since the last permit was issued. Inspections and annual reports show no exceedances or permit violations.
The draft reuse permit establishes monitoring requirements, limits on nutrient and hydraulic loading, and conditions established by DEQ to protect public health and the environment. As part of the permitting process, the facility was also required to show that its operation would not cause public health or environmental concerns.
Written comments on the draft permit will be accepted through June 13, at 5 p.m. Mountain Time. The draft permit and staff analysis are available for public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton St., Boise, ID 83706), DEQ’s Pocatello Regional Office (444 Hospital Way #300, Pocatello, ID 83201), and below under related documents.
Submit comments using the form below or via mail, or email to:
Scott MacDonald
Water Quality Staff Engineer
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
444 Hospital Way #300
Pocatello, ID 83201
scott.macdonald@deq.idaho.gov
Related Documents
Permit Materials
Accessibility Services: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will provide reasonable language access services and/or disability services for documents at no charge. To request an accommodation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Americans with Disabilities Act, contact DEQ’s nondiscrimination coordinator at (208) 373-0271 or accessibility@deq.idaho.gov. Para obtener información en español, visite https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/accessibility/.
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DEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for Wada Farms Potatoes, Inc.
Accepting comments from May 15, 2026, through June 13, 2026.
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft reuse permit renewal (I-171-05) for Wada Farms Potatoes, Inc.
Wada Farms Potatoes, Inc. is a potato fresh pack facility located approximately 3 miles north of Pingree, Idaho on State Highway 39. The facility uses 138 irrigated acres receiving roughly 39 million gallons of recycled water annually, and it is permitted for both growing season and non-growing season application. There have been no significant changes to the facility since the last permit was issued. Inspections and annual reports show no exceedances or permit violations.
The draft reuse permit establishes monitoring requirements, limits on nutrient and hydraulic loading, and conditions established by DEQ to protect public health and the environment. As part of the permitting process, the facility was also required to show that its operation would not cause public health or environmental concerns.
Written comments on the draft permit will be accepted through June 13, at 5 p.m. Mountain Time. The draft permit and staff analysis are available for public review at DEQ’s State Office (1410 N. Hilton St., Boise, ID 83706), DEQ’s Pocatello Regional Office (444 Hospital Way #300, Pocatello, ID 83201), and below under related documents.
Submit comments using the form below or via mail, or email to:
Scott MacDonald
Water Quality Staff Engineer
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
444 Hospital Way #300
Pocatello, ID 83201
scott.macdonald@deq.idaho.gov
Related Documents
Permit Materials
Accessibility Services: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality will provide reasonable language access services and/or disability services for documents at no charge. To request an accommodation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Americans with Disabilities Act, contact DEQ’s nondiscrimination coordinator at (208) 373-0271 or accessibility@deq.idaho.gov. Para obtener información en español, visite https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/accessibility/.
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