Category: News Releases
DEQ seeks representatives for Wood River Watershed Advisory Group
June 5, 2024
TWIN FALLS — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a representative to fill a vacancy on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ finalizes IPDES general permit for Small Suction Dredge Mining
May 24, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has finalized the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) general permit for Small Suction Dredge Mining.
DEQ seeks source water protection grant applications
May 20, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting source water protection grant applications for the FY2025 source water protection funding cycle.
DEQ awards $130,840 to the city of Moyie Springs
May 14, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $130,840 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of Moyie Springs in Boundary County, Idaho.
DEQ awards $2 million to Oden View Estates Improvement Association, Inc.
May 14, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $2 million low-interest drinking water construction loan to Oden View Estates Improvement Association Inc. in Bonner County, Idaho.
Idaho DEQ encourages public to prepare for wildfire season
May 14, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is encouraging the public to prepare for smoke impacts during what is expected to be another active wildfire season.
DEQ postpones submission of Bruneau River Subbasin TMDL
May 7, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is postponing the submission of a water quality improvement report for the Bruneau River Subbasin.
DEQ awards over $5 million to three drinking water systems across Idaho
May 2, 2024
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $5,214,744 in construction grants to three drinking water systems.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed settlement action with Track Doctor LLC
May 1, 2024
Boise – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a proposed settlement action with The Track Doctor LLC.
DEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit for city of Genesee
May 7, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft reuse permit for the city of Genesee.
DEQ announces public comment period on draft fiscal year 2025 State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan and Planning Grant Priority Lists
April 26, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a series of plans that will guide how DEQ prioritizes and awards funding for water infrastructure investments.
Salmon Basin Advisory group hosting State Agriculture Best Management Practices Grant meeting
April 17, 2024
The Salmon Basin Advisory Group is hosting a public meeting to review nonpoint source State Agriculture Best Management Practices Grant applications.
DEQ awards nearly $2.6 million to city of Homedale in Owyhee County
April 16, 2024
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $2,584,336 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of Homedale in Owyhee County.
DEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2025 nonpoint source management grant program
April 15, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applications for the fiscal year 2025 federal nonpoint source management § 319 funding cycle.
DEQ accepting applications for 2024 small suction dredge mining season
April 9, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting small suction dredge mining permit applications for the 2024 season.
DEQ accepting State Agricultural Best Management Practices Grant Program applications through April 15, 2024
April 8, 2024
BOISE – Applicants interested in implementing agricultural or ranching best management practices have until April 15, 2024, to submit applications under the state Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Grant Program.
DEQ awards nearly $2 million to the city of Council in Adams County
April 5, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $1,985,620 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the city of Council in Adams County, Idaho.
DEQ awards nearly $3.2 million to Idaho City in Boise County
April 2, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $3,185,000 construction grant to Idaho City in Boise County, Idaho.
DEQ awards $3.1 million to Spirit Bend Water Association
April 2, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $3.1 million low-interest drinking water construction loan to Spirit Bend Water Association in Kootenai County, Idaho.
DEQ seeking participation in groundwater monitoring program in Jerome, Idaho
March 29, 2024
Jerome – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reaching out to private well owners in southwest Jerome, Idaho, to participate in a groundwater sampling program.
DEQ awards $7.3 million to city of Cottonwood
March 18, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $7,391,856 low-interest wastewater construction loan to the city of Cottonwood in Idaho County, Idaho.
DEQ seeks applications for fiscal year 2025 State Agricultural Best Management Practices Grant Program
March 15, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2025 State Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Grant Program.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed settlement action with Tandem Fish Farm LLC
March 11, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a proposed settlement action with Tandem Fish Farm LLC.
DEQ seeks members for the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group
February 21, 2024
LEWISTON— The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to fill a vacancy on the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG).
DEQ seeks comment on notice of intent to terminate coverage under IPDES MSGP permit for McKinley Mine
February 15, 2024
IDAHO COUNTY – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a notice of intent to terminate the coverage of McKinley Mine (IDR05J00C) under the 2021 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (IDR050000) (MSGP).
DEQ awards nearly $270,000 to four drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
February 2, 2024
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $267,500 to four drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades. The funding was made available through Governor Brad Little’s Leading Idaho initiative.
DEQ seeks comment on proposed settlement action with the city of Parma
February 1, 2024
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a proposed settlement action with the city of Parma.
DEQ awards nearly $6.5 million to Letha Water and Sewer District in Gem County
January 16, 2024
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $6,336,194 construction grant to Letha Water and Sewer District in Gem County, Idaho.
DEQ awards nearly $280,000 to seven drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
January 12, 2024
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $279,580 to seven drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades. The funding is made possible through Governor Brad Little’s Leading Idaho plan.
DEQ lifts boil water advisory for Aspen Ridge Subdivision
December 19, 2023
ISLAND PARK – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today lifted the boil water advisory for the Aspen Ridge Subdivision in Fremont County, Idaho.
Read Full ArticleDEQ seeks representatives for Wood River Watershed Advisory Group
December 11, 2023
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking representatives to serve on the Wood River Watershed Advisory Group (WAG).
DEQ awards nearly $332,000 to nine drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
December 4, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $331,741 to nine drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades. The funding was made available under Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
DEQ releases 2023 Triennial Review of Idaho Water Quality Standards
November 21, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the 2023 Triennial Review of Idaho Water Quality Standards.
DEQ lifts boil water advisories for two Island Park subdivisions
November 14, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today lifted boil water advisories at two subdivisions in Island Park, Idaho.
DEQ to host Basin Advisory Group Chair meeting for FY2024 nonpoint source project evaluation
November 9, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is hosting a Basin Advisory Group Chair meeting to evaluate nonpoint source projects that are eligible for federal funding.
DEQ awards nearly $21 million to the city of Cottonwood
November 3, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $20,213,144 construction grant to the city of Cottonwood in Idaho County.
DEQ awards nearly $65,000 to two drinking water and wastewater systems
November 2, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $62,750 to two drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades. This funding was made available through Governor Brad Little’s Leading Idaho plan.
DEQ releases 2024 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Permit Issuance Plan
October 27, 2023
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today released the 2024 Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (IPDES) Permit Issuance Plan.
DEQ awards nearly $1.6 million to Panorama Hills Water Company in Bonneville County
October 19, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $1,588,500 low-interest drinking water construction loan to Panorama Hills Water Company in Bonneville County, Idaho.
DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board
October 16, 2023
BOISE – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board for preliminary review.
DEQ prepares IPDES preliminary draft permit for city of Coeur d’ Alene
October 16, 2023
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is releasing an Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) preliminary draft permit to the city of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, for preliminary review.
DEQ announces drinking water and wastewater funding opportunities for fiscal year 2025
October 10, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing fiscal year 2025 funding opportunities for Idaho’s drinking water and wastewater systems.
Read Full ArticleDEQ finds Agropur, Inc. in significant noncompliance of Clean Water Act
October 6, 2023
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today issued a notice of violation to Agropur, Inc., finding the company in Significant Noncompliance status.
DEQ awards nearly $40,000 to Meadow Creek Property Owners Association in Adams County
October 3, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $40,000 wastewater planning grant to Meadow Creek Property Owners Association located in Adams County, Idaho, as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.
Read Full ArticleDEQ finalizes completeness review of cyanidation permit application for Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc.
September 29, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has reviewed for completeness an application from Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. for a permit to construct, operate, and close a cyanidation facility intended to contain, treat, or dispose of process water or process-contaminated water containing cyanide.
Read Full ArticleDEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for American Falls Hydroelectric Project
September 18, 2023
POCATELLO – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is preparing a draft 401 water quality certification for the American Falls Hydroelectric Project – Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Docket No. P-2736.
Big Springs Water Company, LLC Appointed as Receiver of Island Park Water Company, Inc.
September 18, 2023
BOISE – On September 15, 2023, the Bonneville County District Court issued an order appointing Big Springs Water Company, LLC (Big Springs) to serve as the receiver of Island Park Water Company, Inc. (IPWC).
DEQ conducts completeness review for cyanidation permit application for Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc.
September 1, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received an application from Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. for a permit to construct, operate, and close a cyanidation facility intended to contain, treat, or dispose of process water or process-contaminated water containing cyanide.
DEQ awards $60,000 to the city of White Bird
August 28, 2023
BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $60,000 drinking water assistance to the city of White Bird in Idaho County.